How To Fix PPH_DD156 - DLT of Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 has to be a number

PPH_DD156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 156

• Message text: DLT of Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 has to be a number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD156 - DLT of Product &1 Plant &2 MRP Area &3 has to be a number ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD156 indicates that there is an issue with the data entry for a specific product in a particular plant and MRP (Material Requirements Planning) area. The error message states that the value for the specified field must be a number, which suggests that a non-numeric value has been entered where a numeric value is expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: A user may have entered a non-numeric value (such as text or special characters) in a field that requires a numeric input.
  Data Format Issues: The data format may not be compatible with what SAP expects. For example, if a decimal separator is used incorrectly (e.g., using a comma instead of a period).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the MRP area or product master data that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values for the product, plant, and MRP area. Ensure that all