How To Fix REFX_CN078 - Enter a Promotion Category for Store &1

REFX_CN078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REFX_CN - Messages for China Localization Function

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Enter a Promotion Category for Store &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REFX_CN078 - Enter a Promotion Category for Store &1 ?

  The SAP error message REFX_CN078, which states "Enter a Promotion Category for Store &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) when a promotion is being created or modified, and the system requires a promotion category to be specified for a particular store.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A promotion is being processed for a specific store, but the promotion category has not been defined or is missing.
  The promotion category is a mandatory field in the promotion setup, and the system cannot proceed without it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Promotion Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the promotion configuration in the SAP system.
  Ensure that a valid promotion category is assigned to the promotion for the specific store mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Assign Promotion Category:
  
  If the promotion category is missing, you need to assign a valid promotion category to the promotion.
  This can typically be done in