How To Fix WM170 - Promotion module can only be created in the Promotions menu

WM170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Promotion module can only be created in the Promotions menu

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM170 - Promotion module can only be created in the Promotions menu ?

  The SAP error message WM170, which states "Promotion module can only be created in the Promotions menu," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Warehouse Management (WM) module when a user attempts to create a promotion module outside of the designated Promotions menu.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user tries to create or manage a promotion module using an incorrect path or method that is not supported by the system. This usually happens when:
  
  The user is accessing the promotion creation functionality from a different menu or transaction code that does not allow for the creation of promotion modules.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Promotions menu directly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Correct Menu:
  
  Navigate to the Promotions menu in the SAP system. This is typically found under the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Promotions Management).
  Ensure you are using the correct transaction