How To Fix PPH_DD188 - Value of Y must be less than 10

PPH_DD188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPH_DD - Messages for Demand Driven

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Value of Y must be less than 10

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PPH_DD188 - Details

• The SAP error message PPH_DD188, which states "Value of Y must be less than 10," typically occurs in the context of a specific configuration or data entry scenario within SAP, often related to planning or production processes. This error indicates that a value entered for a certain field (likely related to a parameter or setting) exceeds the allowed limit of 9.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is that a user has entered a value greater than 9 in a field that only accepts values from 0 to 9.
  Configuration Settings: The error may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system, where a parameter is set to accept a maximum value of 9.
  Business Logic: The business logic defined in the system may impose restrictions on certain values, leading to this error when the constraints are violated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Review the input values in the relevant fields and ensure that they