How To Fix MW161 - ID & only used for promotions

MW161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 161

• Message text: ID & only used for promotions

What causes this issue?

Prices are only issued in conjunction with a promotion.
You only select this indicator to transfer prices if in the
"notification-form - plant" field you selected "promotion
announcement", "promotion announcement with request" or "promotion
announcement with request and confirmation.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_VERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_KORRIGIEREN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW161 - ID & only used for promotions ?

  The SAP error message MW161 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the stock or inventory management, specifically concerning the handling of materials that are only used for promotions. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to process a transaction involving a material that is not available in the required quantity or is not properly configured for promotional use.
  Cause of MW161 Error
  
  Material Configuration: The material may not be correctly set up in the system for promotional use. This could include missing settings in the material master or incorrect status.
  Stock Availability: The system may not find sufficient stock for the material in the relevant storage location or plant.
  Promotion-Specific Settings: The material might be restricted to promotional activities only, and the transaction being attempted does not align with those restrictions.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used for the transaction may not be compatible with promotional