How To Fix PPH_DD185 - Demand Adjustment factors must be between zero and hundred

PPH_DD185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Demand Adjustment factors must be between zero and hundred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPH_DD185 - Demand Adjustment factors must be between zero and hundred ?

  The SAP error message PPH_DD185 indicates that the demand adjustment factors you are trying to enter in the system are outside the acceptable range. Specifically, the error states that these factors must be between 0 and 100. This typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or similar environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has entered a demand adjustment factor that is either less than 0 or greater than 100.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source (like a spreadsheet or another system), the values may not be validated correctly before being sent to SAP.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the settings related to demand planning.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the demand adjustment factors you are