How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM888 - Error occured while saving datas in EXT demand table from Excel file

/SAPAPO/PDEM888 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 888

• Message text: Error occured while saving datas in EXT demand table from Excel file

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/SAPAPO/PDEM888 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM888 typically indicates that there was an issue while trying to save data into the external demand table from an Excel file in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  
  Data Format Issues: The data in the Excel file may not match the expected format in the SAP system. This includes incorrect data types, missing mandatory fields, or invalid values.
  
  
  Field Length Exceeded: If any of the fields in the Excel file exceed the maximum length defined in the SAP system, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to write data to the external demand table.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the APO system that prevent data from being saved correctly.
  
  
  Excel File Corruption: The Excel file itself may