How To Fix W/196 - Markdown plan & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Markdown plan & cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/196 - Markdown plan & cannot be deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/196 Markdown plan & cannot be deleted
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you attempt to delete a Markdown Plan in SAP that is currently in use or has dependent data linked to it. Markdown Plans are used in Retail Pricing to manage price reductions over a period. If the plan is referenced by other documents, sales data, or if it is active or already processed, SAP prevents its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The Markdown Plan is assigned to articles or assortments.  
  The plan has already been partially or fully executed (e.g., markdowns posted).  
  The plan is linked to sales documents or pricing conditions.  
  The plan status is not set to a deletable state (e.g., it is active or released).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plan Status:
  
  Verify the status of the Markdown Plan. Only plans in certain statuses (e.g., created but not released or executed) can be deleted.
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:  
  
  Unassign the Markdown Plan from articles or assortments.  
  Ensure no sales documents or postings are linked to the plan.  
  Reverse or delete any postings related to the markdown plan if possible.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction for deleting Markdown Plans, such as:  
  
  WMD1 (Create Markdown Plan)  
  WMD2 (Change Markdown Plan)  
  WMD3 (Display Markdown Plan)  
  
  Deletion is usually done in the change mode (WMD2), where you can select the plan and delete it if allowed.
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to delete Markdown Plans.
  
  
  Consult Logs and Messages:
  
  Review any additional messages or logs that might indicate why deletion is blocked.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Markdown Plans are part of SAP Retail Pricing and Promotion Management.  
  Deleting a Markdown Plan is a sensitive operation because it affects pricing and sales data integrity.  
  If the plan cannot be deleted due to postings, consider creating a new plan or adjusting the existing one instead of deletion.  
  For detailed troubleshooting, check SAP Notes related to Markdown Plan deletion issues.  
  Transaction codes related to Markdown Plans: WMD1, WMD2, WMD3, and sometimes WMD4 (for reports).
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W/196 Markdown plan & cannot be deleted indicates that the Markdown Plan you are trying to delete is still in use or linked to other data, preventing deletion. To resolve, check the plan status, remove dependencies, ensure proper authorization, and use the correct transaction to delete the plan if possible. If deletion is not feasible, consider adjusting or archiving the plan instead.