How To Fix RFM_SCC016 - Season is cleared for article &1 in sales document &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_SCC - Message Class for Season Completeness Check

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Season is cleared for article &1 in sales document &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_SCC016 - Season is cleared for article &1 in sales document &2 ?

  The SAP error message RFM_SCC016 indicates that the season for a specific article (material) has been cleared in the sales document. This typically occurs in the context of seasonal products, where the system expects certain seasonal attributes to be present for the article in question.
  Cause:
  
  Seasonal Article Configuration: The article is configured to be seasonal, and the season has been cleared or is not valid for the current sales document.
  Sales Document Status: The sales document may have been modified or updated in a way that affects the seasonal attributes of the articles included.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the article may not have the correct seasonal information or may have been changed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Article Master Data: Verify the material master data for the article in question. Ensure that the seasonal attributes are correctly set up and that the article is assigned to the appropriate season.
  Review Sales Document: Check the sales document to see if there have been any changes that might have affected the seasonal status of the article. If necessary, recreate the sales document or add the article again.
  Update Season Information: If the season has been cleared unintentionally, you may need to reassign the correct season to the article in the sales document.
  Consult Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, ensure that the settings for seasonal articles are correctly defined in the system.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the sales document or the material master.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VA03 (Display Sales Order), or VA02 (Change Sales Order) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to seasonal articles and sales order processing for more context on how seasons are managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in sales and distribution (SD) or material management (MM).