Why a split must total 100%

What this guide covers

NORTH requires a complete allocation before a split can be saved.

Splits tell NORTH how the release owner’s royalty allocation should be divided between payees. Each payee is identified by name, email, and percentage, and the artist-facing allocation must total exactly 100%.

Before you start

• Agree on percentages before saving the split.
• Use a real email address controlled by each payee.
• Confirm names and emails carefully because they are used for accounting invitations.
• Remember that collaborators manage their own payee setup and do not need your NORTH login.

Step by step

1. 01

   Review the Allocated total at the top of the Splits page.

2. 02

   If the page shows a remaining percentage, assign that amount to one or more payees.

3. 03

   If the page shows an overage, reduce one or more shares.

4. 04

   Save only when the page shows 100% allocated. Before saving, re-check the payee email and the 100% allocation total.

Check your work

• The total shows exactly 100% allocated.
• Every collaborator email is correct.
• The saved split matches the agreement between the parties.
• After approval, each expected payee receives their own split email.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Misspelled collaborator emails.
• Percentages totaling more or less than 100%.
• A collaborator using someone else’s email address.
• Assuming a collaborator’s NORTH access controls their accounting access.

What happens next

After approval, each payee follows their own email into the Beneficiary Portal, accepts the allocation, and completes their payee account setup.

If the result on screen does not match what this guide describes, stop before creating duplicate catalog records or repeating a financial action. Use the visible status and error information when contacting NORTH support.