How To Fix WRF_DISPRO096 - Specify a planning cycle (promo type &1, material &2, plant &3)

WRF_DISPRO096 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_DISPRO -

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Specify a planning cycle (promo type &1, material &2, plant &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_DISPRO096 - Specify a planning cycle (promo type &1, material &2, plant &3) ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WRF_DISPRO096:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_DISPRO096
  Text: Specify a planning cycle (promo type &1, material &2, plant &3)
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Promotion Planning (part of SAP Retail or SAP IS-Retail) when the system expects a planning cycle to be assigned for a specific combination of:
  
  Promotion Type (&1)
  Material (&2)
  Plant (&3)
  
  but no planning cycle has been specified or maintained.
  The planning cycle is essential because it defines the time intervals and structure for planning promotions, such as the start and end dates, frequency, and other parameters. Without a valid planning cycle, the system cannot proceed with promotion planning or related processes.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During promotion planning or simulation.
  When creating or changing promotion documents.
  When the system tries to determine the planning cycle for a given promo type, material, and plant but fails to find one.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the Planning Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction or IMG path where planning