How To Fix UCM1006 - The sum of percentage rates for sender &1 is greater than 100 %

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCM1 - Messages for Explicit Values Maintenance

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The sum of percentage rates for sender &1 is greater than 100 %

What causes this issue?

You are maintaining an explicit distribution key with percentages.
However, the sum of the percentages for sender &SYST-MSGV1& is more
than 100%.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Change the percentages for sender &SYST-MSGV1& so that their sum does
not exceed 100%.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCM1006 - The sum of percentage rates for sender &1 is greater than 100 % ?

  The SAP error message UCM1006 indicates that there is an issue with the percentage rates assigned to a sender in a cost distribution or allocation process. Specifically, it means that the total of the percentage rates assigned to a particular sender exceeds 100%. This can occur in various contexts, such as cost center accounting, internal orders, or other allocation scenarios.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the sum of the percentage rates assigned to the sender exceeds 100%. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect manual entry of percentage rates.
  Misconfiguration in the allocation structure.
  Changes in the allocation percentages that were not properly updated or validated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCM1006 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Percentage Rates:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration or transaction where the percentage rates are defined (e.g., allocation structure, cost center, internal order).
  Check the percentage rates assigned to the sender (e.g., cost center or internal order) and ensure that their total does not exceed 100%.
  
  
  
  Adjust Rates:
  
  If the total exceeds 100%, adjust the individual percentage rates so that their sum equals 100%. This may involve reducing some rates or redistributing them among different senders.
  
  
  
  Validate Changes:
  
  After making adjustments, validate the changes to ensure that the new rates are correctly configured and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Test the Allocation:
  
  Run a test allocation or distribution to confirm that the error has been resolved and that the process completes successfully.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the percentage rates for future reference and to ensure that all stakeholders are aware of the adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use transaction codes like KSU5 (for cost center allocations) or KSV5 (for internal orders) to review and adjust percentage rates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the allocation structures or percentage rates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCM1006 error and ensure that your allocation processes function correctly.