How To Fix 88836 - Weighting for Pl version &1 in &2 is &3% -> Correct it to <= 100%

88836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Weighting for Pl version &1 in &2 is &3% -> Correct it to <= 100%

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88836 - Weighting for Pl version &1 in &2 is &3% -> Correct it to <= 100% ?

  The SAP error message 88836 indicates that there is an issue with the weighting of a particular version of a planning object in the system. Specifically, it states that the total weighting for a planning version exceeds 100%, which is not allowed. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Weighting Configuration: The error typically arises when the sum of the weightings assigned to various items in a planning version exceeds 100%. This can happen if:
  
  The weightings were manually entered and added up incorrectly.
  There are inconsistencies in the data entry process.
  Data was imported or transferred incorrectly, leading to inflated weightings.
  
  
  
  Planning Version Issues: The specific planning version and the associated planning object may have been incorrectly configured or updated, leading to this discrepancy.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Weightings: 
  
  Go to the planning version in question (as indicated by &1 in the error message) and check the weightings assigned to each item.
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