How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM861 - Product for line &1 is not entered in the Excel file

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 861

• Message text: Product for line &1 is not entered in the Excel file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM861 - Product for line &1 is not entered in the Excel file ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM861 indicates that a specific product for a line in an Excel file is not entered or recognized in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to upload or process data related to products in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) using an Excel file.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Entry: The product specified in the Excel file does not exist in the SAP APO system.
  Incorrect Product Code: The product code in the Excel file may be misspelled or formatted incorrectly.
  Data Format Issues: The Excel file may have formatting issues that prevent SAP from recognizing the product.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the product data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Product Existence:
  
  Check if the product mentioned in the error message exists in the SAP APO system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SAPAPO/MAT1 for product master data) and searching for the product.
  
  
  
  Correct Product Code:
  
  Ensure that the product code in the Excel file matches exactly with the product code in SAP. Look for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Excel Formatting:
  
  Ensure that the Excel file is formatted correctly. For example, check for leading/trailing spaces, correct data types, and ensure that the product codes are in the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user uploading the Excel file has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the product data in SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or process you are using to upload the Excel file. There may be specific requirements or guidelines for the data format.
  
  
  
  Error Log Review:
  
  Check the error logs or messages for additional details that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in data uploads are trained on the correct procedures and formats for Excel uploads in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.