How To Fix DPR_PARTICIPANT116 - You cannot enter total demand of role manually in distribution

DPR_PARTICIPANT116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_PARTICIPANT - Roles: Messages

• Message number: 116

• Message text: You cannot enter total demand of role manually in distribution

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT116 - You cannot enter total demand of role manually in distribution ?

  The SAP error message DPR_PARTICIPANT116 indicates that you are trying to manually enter the total demand for a role in a distribution plan, which is not allowed in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Demand Planning (DP) or Project System (PS) modules, where roles and their associated demands are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is configured to automatically calculate the total demand for a role based on other inputs or data sources, and manual entry is restricted to maintain data integrity and consistency. This restriction is often in place to prevent discrepancies between manually entered data and system-calculated values.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the demand planning or project system to ensure that the role's demand is set up correctly. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a