How To Fix WSTB052 - Program error posting requested quantity for promotion &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTB - Message Class for Store Workbench, Allocation Table

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Program error posting requested quantity for promotion &1

What causes this issue?

An internal error occurred posting the requested quantities for
promotion &v1.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_VERWALTUNG

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSTB052 - Program error posting requested quantity for promotion &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WSTB052:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSTB052 - Program error posting requested quantity for promotion &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the SAP Retail module, specifically during the processing of promotions or special pricing conditions. The system encounters an inconsistency or unexpected situation when trying to post the requested quantity for a promotion.
  Common causes include:
  
  The requested quantity for a promotion is not correctly determined or is missing.
  The promotion condition record or the promotion logic has inconsistencies.
  The system tries to post a quantity that is zero, negative, or otherwise invalid.
  Custom enhancements or user exits related to promotion processing might be causing incorrect quantity calculations.
  Data inconsistencies in the promotion master data or condition records.
  
  
  Explanation:
  The message indicates a program error during the posting of the requested quantity for a promotion. The placeholder &1 usually contains the promotion or condition identifier related to the error.
  This error is raised by the promotion processing logic when it cannot correctly handle the quantity that should be posted for the promotion, which is critical for correct pricing and inventory updates.
  
  Solution / Troubleshooting Steps:
  
  
  Check Promotion Data:
  
  Verify the promotion master data and condition records for the promotion mentioned in the message.
  Ensure that the promotion is active, valid for the sales area, and has correct quantity intervals defined.
  
  
  
  Review Requested Quantity:
  
  Check the sales document or transaction where the error occurs.
  Confirm that the requested quantity for the promotion is valid and correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Debug the Program:
  
  If you have development access, debug the relevant function modules or user exits involved in promotion quantity posting.
  Common function modules related to promotions include WSTB_* or PRICING related FM.
  Identify where the quantity calculation fails or returns an invalid value.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements:
  
  Review any custom code (user exits, BADIs) related to promotion processing.
  Ensure that custom logic correctly handles quantity calculations and does not cause invalid values.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to message WSTB052.
  Sometimes, SAP releases patches or corrections for known issues in promotion processing.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Checks:
  
  Run consistency checks on promotion data.
  Use transaction codes like WSTB (Promotion Management) to review and maintain promotions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Module: SAP Retail (Promotion Management)
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  WSTB - Promotion Management  
  VK11 / VK12 - Condition Maintenance (for promotion conditions)  
  Sales order processing transactions (e.g., VA01, VA02) where promotions are applied.
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace or SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing WSTB052.
  
  
  
  Documentation:  
  
  SAP Help Portal for Retail Promotion Management  
  SAP Retail Pricing and Promotion guides
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSTB052 - Program error posting requested quantity for promotion &1
  
  
  Cause
  Invalid or inconsistent requested quantity for promotion during posting
  
  
  Solution
  Verify promotion data, check requested quantity, debug program logic, review custom code, apply SAP Notes
  
  
  Module
  SAP Retail - Promotion Management
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact promotion ID or transaction context, I can help you with more specific debugging tips or SAP Notes references.