How To Fix UPB607 - The sum of the distribution percentages does not amount to 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPB - BPS: Balance sheet planning messages

• Message number: 607

• Message text: The sum of the distribution percentages does not amount to 100%

What causes this issue?

You planned a distribution percentage for a key figure, but the sum of
the percentages does not amount to 100%.

System Response

The distribution entered by you cannot be transferred.

How to fix this error?

Rework the distribution percentage so that the sum of percentages
amounts to 100% exactly.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPB607 - The sum of the distribution percentages does not amount to 100% ?

  The SAP error message UPB607, which states "The sum of the distribution percentages does not amount to 100%," typically occurs in the context of planning and budgeting processes within SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). This error indicates that the distribution percentages you have entered for a particular planning scenario do not total 100%, which is a requirement for the system to process the distribution correctly.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incorrect Distribution Percentages: The most common cause is that the sum of the distribution percentages you have entered for a specific planning item does not equal 100%. This can happen if:
  
  You have missed entering a percentage for one or more items.
  You have entered percentages that add up to more or less than 100%.
  There are rounding issues that lead to a total that is not exactly 100%.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to incorrect percentages being inputted.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the planning model or the distribution logic may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Distribution Percentages: Review the distribution percentages you have entered. Ensure that they add up to exactly 100%. If they do not, adjust the values accordingly.
  
  
  Adjust for Rounding: If you are working with percentages that are derived from calculations, ensure that rounding does not cause the total to deviate from 100%. You may need to adjust one of the percentages slightly to account for rounding.
  
  
  Review Planning Logic: If you are using a planning model or logic that automatically calculates distribution percentages, ensure that it is configured correctly. Check for any settings that might affect how percentages are calculated or displayed.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to enter the percentages or if there are specific rules for your planning scenario, consult the SAP documentation or help resources related to your specific version of SAP BPC or IBP.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you have verified that your percentages are correct and you are still encountering the error, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Training Materials: Review any training materials or documentation provided by your organization regarding the use of SAP BPC or IBP, as they may contain specific guidelines for entering distribution percentages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UPB607 error and ensure that your distribution percentages are correctly configured.