MH264 - The total fiber share does not equal 100%

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 264

• Message text: The total fiber share does not equal 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH264 - The total fiber share does not equal 100% ?

  The SAP error message MH264, which states "The total fiber share does not equal 100%," typically occurs in the context of materials management and production planning, particularly when dealing with the configuration of materials that have multiple components or fibers. This error indicates that the sum of the fiber shares defined for a particular material does not add up to 100%, which is a requirement for the system to process the material correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Fiber Share Configuration: The fiber shares for the components of a material (e.g., different types of fibers in a composite material) have been defined incorrectly, leading to a total that does not equal 100%.
  Missing Components: Some components may not have been included in the fiber share calculation, resulting in an incomplete total.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the configuration of the material can lead to incorrect percentages being assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Fiber Share Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material.
  Check the fiber share percentages assigned to each component.
  Ensure that the sum of all fiber shares equals 100%.
  
  
  
  Adjust Percentages:
  
  If the total is less than or greater than 100%, adjust the percentages of the individual components accordingly.
  Make sure that all relevant components are included in the calculation.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Entry:
  
  Double-check for any data entry mistakes that may have occurred during the setup of the material.
  Ensure that all fields are filled out correctly and that no components are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines specific to your organization for configuring materials with fiber shares.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the configuration by attempting to process the material again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: The material master record is where the fiber shares are defined. Familiarize yourself with the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and MRP views) to ensure all necessary information is correctly entered.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider additional training on material management and configuration in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MH264 error and ensure that your material configurations are correct.