How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM885 - Start of EXT Demand data Excel File Upload

/SAPAPO/PDEM885 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 885

• Message text: Start of EXT Demand data Excel File Upload

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/SAPAPO/PDEM885 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM885 typically occurs during the process of uploading external demand data from an Excel file into the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of the Error
  
  
  File Format Issues: The Excel file may not be in the correct format or may contain unsupported features (like merged cells, formulas, etc.) that prevent successful upload.
  
  
  Data Validation Errors: The data in the Excel file may not meet the required validation rules set in the SAP system. This could include incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields, or values that do not conform to expected formats.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP APO system that are not properly set up to handle the external demand data upload.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to upload the file may not have the necessary