How To Fix W/012 - Enter a season year

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Enter a season year

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/012 - Enter a season year ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/012 Enter a season year
  
  Cause:
  This warning message typically appears in SAP systems when a required field for Season Year is left empty or not entered during data entry or transaction processing. The "Season Year" is often used in modules related to Retail, Fashion, or Merchandise Management (e.g., SAP IS-Retail, SAP Fashion Management) where products are categorized by seasons and years (e.g., Spring 2024).
  The system expects a valid season year to be entered to correctly process or classify the data, and if it is missing, it triggers this warning.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During master data maintenance (e.g., material master, assortment, or product hierarchy entries).
  While creating or changing sales documents or purchase orders that require season/year classification.
  In planning or forecasting transactions where seasonality is relevant.
  In reports or data uploads where season year is a mandatory field.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Season Year:
  
  Provide the required season year in the relevant field. This is usually a 4-digit year (e.g., 2024).
  
  
  Check Field Configuration:
  
  If the field is missing or not visible, check the screen layout or field selection for the transaction or master data to ensure the season year field is active and mandatory as per business requirements.
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure the season year entered is valid and consistent with the season definitions maintained in the system.
  
  
  Consult Customizing:
  
  In SAP Retail or Fashion Management, season and season year are often configured in IMG under:
  
  Retail ? Master Data ? Season and Season Year
  Verify that the season year you are entering exists or is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users about the importance of entering season year data to avoid warnings and ensure correct processing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W/012 indicates it is a warning, not an error, so the system may allow you to continue but recommends entering the season year.
  Modules: Common in SAP IS-Retail, SAP Fashion Management, and other industry solutions dealing with seasonal products.
  Transaction Codes: May appear in transactions like MM01/MM02 (Material Master), VA01/VA02 (Sales Order), or custom transactions related to merchandise planning.
  Customizing Path:
  
  SPRO ? SAP Reference IMG ? Retail ? Master Data ? Season and Season Year
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Season year field is empty or missing where required.
  Solution: Enter a valid season year in the relevant field.
  Additional: Check configuration and master data for season/year maintenance.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.