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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 cycles are maintained.
  Assign a valid planning cycle to the combination of promotion type, material, and plant.
  
  Typically, this is done in the IMG under:
  SAP Retail ? Promotion Planning ? Planning Cycle ? Define Planning Cycles
  or via transaction codes related to promotion planning (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC62 or custom transactions depending on your system).
  
  
  Check the Promotion Type Configuration:
  
  Verify that the promotion type used is correctly configured and linked to a planning cycle.
  Sometimes, the promotion type might be missing or incorrectly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master and Plant Data:
  
  Ensure the material and plant combination is valid and active.
  Check if the material is relevant for promotion planning.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the planning cycle assignment is done via customizing tables or via user exits/BAdIs.
  Check if any custom logic is interfering or missing.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Planning Cycle: Defines the time frame and intervals for planning activities.
  Promotion Type: Categorizes the type of promotion (e.g., discount, bundle).
  Material & Plant: The specific product and location for which the promotion is planned.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_DISPRO096
  
  
  Message
  Specify a planning cycle (promo type &1, material &2, plant &3)
  
  
  Cause
  No planning cycle assigned for the given promo type, material, and plant
  
  
  Solution
  Assign a valid planning cycle in customizing for the promo type/material/plant combination
  
  
  Transaction
  IMG path for promotion planning or relevant promotion planning transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you need the exact IMG path or transaction code for your SAP version, please specify your SAP module/version (e.g., SAP Retail, SAP S/4HANA Retail) and I can provide more precise instructions.