How To Fix /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS186 - Fixed demands with reason code &1 cannot be changed

/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS186 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Fixed demands with reason code &1 cannot be changed

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/SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS186 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PUIA_MESS186 indicates that there are fixed demands in the system that cannot be changed due to their reason code. This typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) within SAP, where certain demand entries are marked as fixed and thus are not subject to modification.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to change a demand that has been marked as fixed. Fixed demands are usually set to ensure that certain quantities are guaranteed and cannot be altered, often due to business rules or planning constraints. The reason code associated with the fixed demand provides insight into why the demand is fixed (e.g., contractual obligations, customer orders, etc.).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Reason Code: Check the reason code associated with the fixed demand. This will help you understand why the demand is fixed and whether it can