How To Fix /SAPAPO/SDP138 - The sum of the values specified is not permitted to be greater than 100%

/SAPAPO/SDP138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/SDP -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: The sum of the values specified is not permitted to be greater than 100%

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/SAPAPO/SDP138 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/SDP138 indicates that the sum of the values specified in a certain context exceeds 100%. This error typically occurs in the context of planning or allocation processes within SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), particularly when dealing with distribution or allocation of resources, such as in demand planning or supply planning scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Allocation Values Exceeding 100%: The most common cause of this error is that the allocation percentages for a particular product, location, or time period have been set in such a way that their total exceeds 100%. For example, if you are trying to allocate a product to multiple locations and the sum of the allocation percentages for those locations exceeds 100%, this error will occur.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter incorrect values during data entry, leading to an invalid total.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the planning area or planning book that