How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS262 - Season determination log is not available; customizing setting is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS - Season Maintenance Messages Class

• Message number: 262

• Message text: Season determination log is not available; customizing setting is missing

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go to the Customizing activity <LS>Maintain Purchase Order Types per
Purchasing Area for Fashion Management</> under <LS>Materials Management
> Purchasing > Purchase Order</>.
Select the <LS>Season Determination Log</> checkbox.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS262 - Season determination log is not available; customizing setting is missing ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS262 indicates that there is an issue with the season determination process in the Fashion Management module (SAP Fashion Management or SAP FMS). This error typically arises when the system cannot find the necessary customizing settings for season determination, which are essential for managing seasonal products effectively.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary configuration for season determination has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The existing configuration may be incorrect or incomplete, leading to the inability to determine the season.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to seasons, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings for season determination in the SAP system. This is typically found under:
  
  SPRO > SAP Reference IMG > Fashion Management > Seasons > Define Seasons.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary seasons are defined and that the configuration is complete.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Seasons:
  
  If no seasons are defined, create the necessary seasons in the system.
  If seasons are defined but not correctly configured, update the settings as needed.
  
  
  
  Review Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data related to seasons. Ensure that all relevant master data (like articles, collections, etc.) is correctly linked to the defined seasons.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the settings were recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring season determination in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the season determination process to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring season determination.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the customizing settings for season determination are correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error and enable the system to determine seasons as intended.