How To Fix WRF_PPW021 - You have to define a price planning type for promotion price plans

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PPW - Price Planning Workbench

• Message number: 021

• Message text: You have to define a price planning type for promotion price plans

How to fix this error?

Determine the price planning type in the header data of the promotion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PPW021 - You have to define a price planning type for promotion price plans ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PPW021 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to price planning types for promotion price plans in the SAP system. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or manage promotion price plans without having defined the necessary price planning type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system requires a specific price planning type to be defined for promotion price plans, and it has not been set up in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The configuration for price planning types is incomplete.
  The necessary customizing settings have not been maintained in the system.
  There may be a missing link between the promotion price plan and the price planning type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error WRF_PPW021, you need to define a price planning type for promotion price plans. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics > Retail > Price Planning > Define Price Planning Types.
  
  
  
  Define Price Planning Type:
  
  In the customizing screen, you will see a list of existing price planning types.
  If there is no existing type for promotion price plans, you will need to create a new one.
  Click on the "New Entries" button to create a new price planning type.
  Fill in the required fields, including the name and description of the price planning type.
  Ensure that you specify that this planning type is for promotion price plans.
  
  
  
  Assign the Price Planning Type:
  
  After defining the price planning type, you need to assign it to the relevant promotion price plans.
  Navigate to the section where you can assign price planning types to promotion price plans and ensure that your newly created type is linked correctly.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Go back to the transaction or process that was generating the error and test to see if the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for accessing the customizing settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on price planning and promotion price plans.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to create a transport request for your changes to be moved to the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.