How To Fix W/198 - Markdown plan & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W/ -

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Markdown plan & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W/198 - Markdown plan & was deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  W/198 Markdown plan & was deleted
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that a Markdown Plan in SAP has been deleted. The message typically appears when you try to access or reference a Markdown Plan that no longer exists in the system.
  
  Markdown Plan: In SAP Retail, a Markdown Plan is used to manage price reductions (markdowns) for products over a specific period.
  The message W/198 is a warning (W) with message number 198, indicating that the referenced Markdown Plan has been deleted or is not available.
  
  Common causes:
  
  The Markdown Plan was manually deleted by a user.
  The Markdown Plan was removed due to data cleanup or archiving.
  The system is trying to access a Markdown Plan that was never created or has been invalidated.
  Data inconsistency or synchronization issues between systems (e.g., between SAP ERP and SAP Retail).
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Verify the Markdown Plan:
  
  Check if the Markdown Plan number referenced in the message exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes related to Markdown Plans, such as:
  
  WMD1 (Create Markdown Plan)
  WMD2 (Change Markdown Plan)
  WMD3 (Display Markdown Plan)
  
  
  If the plan does not exist, confirm if it was deleted intentionally.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Markdown Plan:
  
  If the Markdown Plan was deleted by mistake, recreate it using the appropriate transaction.
  Ensure the plan details (products, dates, markdown percentages) are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  If the message appears during data transfer or integration (e.g., CIF between SAP ERP and SAP Retail), check the integration logs.
  Re-run the data transfer or synchronization to ensure the Markdown Plan data is consistent across systems.
  
  
  
  Review User Actions:
  
  Investigate if any recent user actions or batch jobs deleted the Markdown Plan.
  Implement authorization checks to prevent accidental deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message W/198 or Markdown Plan deletion issues.
  Apply any relevant patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W (Warning)
  Message Number: 198
  Module: SAP Retail (Pricing and Promotions)
  Transactions:
  
  WMD1 - Create Markdown Plan
  WMD2 - Change Markdown Plan
  WMD3 - Display Markdown Plan
  
  
  Tables:
  
  WMD_PLAN (Markdown Plan Header)
  WMD_ITEM (Markdown Plan Items)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The warning W/198 Markdown plan & was deleted means the system tried to access a Markdown Plan that no longer exists. To resolve, verify the existence of the plan, recreate it if necessary, check data consistency, and review user actions to prevent accidental deletions.
  If you need further assistance, please provide the exact context or transaction where the message appears.