How To Fix WRF_DISPRO054 - Connection of time-dependent data for promotions is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_DISPRO -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Connection of time-dependent data for promotions is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_DISPRO054 - Connection of time-dependent data for promotions is not active ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_DISPRO054 - Connection of time-dependent data for promotions is not active
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or process time-dependent data related to promotions, but the connection or link for this time-dependent data is not active or properly maintained in the system.
  In SAP Retail (or SAP IS-Retail), promotions often have time-dependent characteristics (validity periods, conditions, etc.). The system requires an active connection to these time-dependent data records to correctly process promotions. If this connection is inactive or missing, the system cannot retrieve or apply the promotion data, leading to this error.
  Typical reasons include:
  
  The time-dependent data connection for the promotion is not activated.
  The promotion master data is incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  The validity period or time-dependent records are missing or not linked.
  Customizing settings for time-dependent data connections are not properly configured.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Promotion Master Data:
  
  Verify that the promotion master data is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the time-dependent data (validity periods, conditions) are properly entered and active.
  
  
  
  Activate Time-Dependent Data Connection:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction for maintaining promotions (e.g., transaction WPR0 or WPR1 depending on your SAP version).
  Check the time-dependent data tab or section.
  Ensure that the connection or link to time-dependent data is active.
  If inactive, activate or create the necessary time-dependent data records.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Check the IMG settings related to promotions and time-dependent data.
  Path example:
  
  SPRO -> Retail -> Master Data -> Promotions -> Define Time-Dependent Data for Promotions
  Ensure that the configuration for time-dependent data connections is correct.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Confirm that the validity periods for the promotion and its time-dependent data overlap and are correctly maintained.
  No gaps or inconsistencies should exist.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport or system upgrade, verify that all relevant customizing and master data have been transported correctly.
  Re-activate or re-generate time-dependent data connections if necessary.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, use debugging or check application logs to identify where the connection is failing.
  Look for missing entries or authorization issues.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions:
  
  WPR0 - Maintain Promotions
  WPR1 - Display Promotions
  WPR2 - Change Promotions
  
  
  IMG Path:
  
  Retail -> Master Data -> Promotions -> Define Time-Dependent Data for Promotions
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes related to WRF_DISPRO054.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal for Retail Promotions and Time-Dependent Data
  
  
  Common Scenario:
  
  This error often appears during promotion processing, pricing runs, or when generating reports that involve promotional data.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction where the error occurs, SAP module/version), I can help tailor the solution further.