How To Fix RDM_OPT_MARKDOWN_IN001 - External Markdown Type &1 is Not Defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_MARKDOWN_IN - Inbound Processing - Markdown Optimization

• Message number: 001

• Message text: External Markdown Type &1 is Not Defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_MARKDOWN_IN001 - External Markdown Type &1 is Not Defined ?

  The SAP error message "RDM_OPT_MARKDOWN_IN001 External Markdown Type &1 is Not Defined" typically occurs in the context of Retail and Markdown Management within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a markdown type that has not been defined in the system configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Markdown Type: The specific markdown type referenced by the placeholder &1 is not defined in the system. This could happen if the markdown type was never created or if it was deleted or deactivated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Retail Markdown Management module, leading to the system not recognizing the markdown type.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typo or incorrect entry in the data where the markdown type is specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Markdown Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Retail Markdown Management.
  Navigate to the section where markdown types are defined.
  Create a new markdown type if