How To Fix WRF_APC278 - Season &1 &2 &3 has expired, choose a valid one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 278

• Message text: Season &1 &2 &3 has expired, choose a valid one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC278 - Season &1 &2 &3 has expired, choose a valid one ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_APC278 Season &1 &2 &3 has expired, choose a valid one
  typically occurs in the context of SAP Apparel and Footwear (APC) or Fashion Management (FMS) modules, where seasons are used to categorize products by time periods (e.g., Spring 2023, Fall 2023).
  
  Cause
  
  The system is trying to process or assign a season that has already expired or is no longer valid.
  The season master data (season validity dates) has an end date that is before the current date or the date of the transaction.
  The transaction or process references a season that is outside the allowed validity period.
  This can happen during planning, order entry, or any process that requires a valid season.
  
  
  Explanation of the Message Variables
  
  &1, &2, &3 are placeholders for season-related data, often representing season ID, year, or description.
  The message indicates that the season identified by these parameters is expired.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Season Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing where seasons are maintained (e.g., in SAP APC or Fashion Management).
  Verify the validity period of the season in question.
  If the season has expired, either:
  
  Extend the validity period if the season is still relevant.
  Or select a different, valid season for the transaction.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update Transaction Data:
  
  If the transaction references an expired season, update it to use a valid season.
  This might involve changing the season in sales orders, planning documents, or material master data.
  
  
  
  Customizing and Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any automatic season assignments or validations that need adjustment.
  Ensure that the system date and fiscal calendar are correctly set.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Inform users to select valid seasons during data entry.
  Provide a list of valid seasons to avoid selection of expired ones.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions to check seasons:
  
  In SAP Fashion Management, seasons are often maintained in IMG under:
  Logistics ? Apparel and Footwear ? Master Data ? Season
  Or via specific transactions like /APC/SEASON or similar depending on your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to APC or Fashion Management for season handling.
  Review SAP Help Portal for Apparel and Footwear season management.
  
  
  
  Common scenarios triggering this error:
  
  Planning runs referencing old seasons.
  Sales order creation with outdated season.
  Material master or assortment planning with expired season.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Season used in transaction has expired (validity period ended).
  
  
  Effect
  System blocks processing and shows error message WRF_APC278.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and update season validity or select a valid season in the transaction.
  
  
  Where to check
  Season master data, transaction data, customizing for season validity.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.