How To Fix WPM_PROMO_2006 - No display article associated with &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WPM_PROMO_2 -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No display article associated with &1

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WPM_PROMO_2006 No display article associated with &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Retail or SAP Promotion Management when the system tries to process or display a promotional article, but no corresponding display article (also known as a "display product" or "display material") is assigned or linked to the promotional article.
  In SAP Retail, promotions often involve two types of articles:
  
  Promotional Article: The article that is part of the promotion.
  Display Article: The article or material used for display purposes in the store (e.g., shelf display, POS display).
  
  If the system expects a display article to be linked to the promotional article but cannot find one, it throws this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During the creation or processing of promotions in the Promotion Management module.
  When generating promotional documents or reports that require display article information.
  When the system tries to fetch display article data for a promotional article but the link is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Promotional Article Master Data:
  
  Verify if the promotional article has a display article assigned.
  Use transaction codes like WPM1 (Promotion Management) or check the article master data in MM43 or WPM3.
  
  
  
  Assign a Display Article:
  
  If missing, assign the correct display article to the promotional article.
  This can be done in the promotion setup or article master data maintenance.
  Ensure that the display article exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration in Promotion Management customizing to ensure that the system expects a display article for the given promotion type.
  Sometimes, the promotion type or scenario requires a display article, so adjust accordingly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify promotional articles without display articles.
  Correct the data as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to WPM_PROMO_2006 for patches or known issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WPM1 - Promotion Management: Create/Change Promotions
  WPM3 - Display Promotion
  MM43 - Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Module: SAP Retail, Promotion Management (WPM)
  SAP Notes: Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WPM_PROMO_2006.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal for Promotion Management and Article Master Data.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WPM_PROMO_2006 No display article associated with &1 indicates that a promotional article lacks an assigned display article, which is required for processing or displaying the promotion. The solution is to assign the appropriate display article to the promotional article and ensure data consistency.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction navigation, feel free to ask!