How To Fix VPKGUI105 - The total of the entered percentages exceeds 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VPKGUI - Sales Pricing, Interface

• Message number: 105

• Message text: The total of the entered percentages exceeds 100%

What causes this issue?

The total of the entered percentages from <LS>To be billed</> and
<LS>Reset</> exceeds 100%.

System Response

The system determines the rejected percentage from the difference
between the open percentage, percentage to be billed, and reset
percentage. In the current instance, the resulting percentage is
negative.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VPKGUI105 - The total of the entered percentages exceeds 100% ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VPKGUI105 – The total of the entered percentages exceeds 100%
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are entering percentage values in a distribution or allocation screen (such as in pricing conditions, cost distribution, or partner functions) and the sum of all entered percentages exceeds 100%. SAP expects the total percentage allocation to be exactly 100% or less, but not more.
  For example, if you are distributing costs or sales values among different partners or cost centers, and you enter percentages like 60%, 30%, and 20%, the total is 110%, which triggers this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the entered percentages: Review all the percentage values you have entered in the relevant screen or table.
  Adjust the values: Modify the percentages so that their total does not exceed 100%. The sum should be exactly 100% or less, depending on the business requirement.
  Save after correction: Once the total percentage is corrected, save the data again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is common in modules like SD (Sales and Distribution), MM (Materials Management), FI (Financial Accounting), and CO (Controlling) where percentage-based allocations or distributions are used.
  Typical screens where this error might appear include:
  
  Partner functions distribution in sales orders or billing documents.
  Condition records where percentages are used for splitting.
  Cost distribution in controlling documents.
  
  
  Always ensure that the business logic supports the percentage distribution you are entering.
  If you are unsure about the correct distribution, consult your business process owner or SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error VPKGUI105 indicates that the sum of entered percentages exceeds 100%. To resolve it, adjust the percentages so their total is 100% or less before saving.