How To Fix VVSCTOOLS006 - Total of payments over all periods in payment plan & must amount to 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VVSCTOOLS - Messages: Scheduling Tools

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Total of payments over all periods in payment plan & must amount to 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VVSCTOOLS006 - Total of payments over all periods in payment plan & must amount to 100% ?

  The SAP error message VVSCTOOLS006 indicates that there is an issue with the payment plan configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the total of the payment percentages across all periods in the payment plan does not add up to 100%. This is a common error when setting up payment plans for contracts, loans, or any financial agreements in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Payment Distribution: The percentages assigned to each payment period do not total 100%. For example, if you have three payment periods with percentages of 40%, 30%, and 20%, the total would be 90%, which is incorrect.
  Missing Payment Periods: If there are payment periods defined but not all of them have been assigned a percentage, this can also lead to the total being less than 100%.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when inputting the payment plan details can lead to incorrect totals.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Payment Plan Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction or screen where the payment plan is defined.
  Check the payment periods and their corresponding percentages.
  
  
  
  Adjust Percentages:
  
  Ensure that the sum of all payment percentages equals 100%. If you have multiple periods, adjust the percentages accordingly.
  If you have periods with no assigned percentage, either assign a percentage or remove the period if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making adjustments, validate the payment plan again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct percentages, refer to the relevant business documentation or consult with a financial analyst or the person responsible for the payment plan setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like FPL9 (for payment plans) or FPM1 (for managing payment plans) to access and modify payment plan details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to payment plans and error messages.
  User Manuals: Refer to the SAP user manuals or help documentation for detailed instructions on setting up payment plans correctly.
  
  By ensuring that the total of the payment percentages equals 100%, you should be able to resolve the VVSCTOOLS006 error and proceed with your transactions.