How To Fix WSTRN096 - Delivery date is outside of the season period. Enter a valid date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSTRN - Message for Prepack Creation and Planning Dialog

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Delivery date is outside of the season period. Enter a valid date

What causes this issue?

The delivery date is outside of the season period that runs from &V1&
until &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid delivery date or a new season period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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  Error Message:
  WSTRN096 - Delivery date is outside of the season period. Enter a valid date
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you try to create or change a delivery (or sales order) with a delivery date that falls outside the predefined season period for the material or product. 
  In SAP, seasonal products are managed with specific season periods defined in the system. These season periods restrict the valid delivery dates to a certain timeframe (e.g., a particular quarter, month, or custom season). If the delivery date entered is not within this allowed season period, the system throws this error.
  The season period is typically maintained in the Season Management settings for the material or product hierarchy.
  
  Where is the Season Period Defined?
  
  Material Master: Season data can be maintained in the material master under the Sales: General/Plant view or via specific season management customizing.
  Season Management (Customizing): 
  
  Path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Basic Shipping Functions -> Season Management -> Define Season Periods
  
  
  Product Hierarchy: Sometimes season periods are linked to product hierarchies or sales organizations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Delivery Date:
  
  Verify the delivery date you entered.
  Ensure it falls within the valid season period for the material/product.
  
  
  
  Check Season Period Settings:
  
  Go to the season period configuration in customizing (SPRO).
  Verify the start and end dates of the season period for the relevant material/product.
  Adjust the season period if necessary (if business requirements have changed).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Delivery Date:
  
  Change the delivery date in the sales order or delivery document to a date within the valid season period.
  
  
  
  Material Master Check:
  
  Check if the material is flagged for season management.
  If the material should not be season-managed, remove or adjust the season settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Business Requirements:
  
  Sometimes the season period is set based on business rules.
  Confirm with the business team if the season period needs to be extended or if the delivery date is incorrect.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Season Management is used primarily in industries like fashion, agriculture, or any business where products are only available or valid during certain times of the year.
  This error helps ensure that deliveries are planned only during valid periods, avoiding logistical or contractual issues.
  If you are not using season management, this error might indicate incorrect or leftover configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WSTRN096 - Delivery date outside season period
  
  
  Cause
  Delivery date entered is not within the defined season period for the material/product
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust delivery date or season period settings in customizing or material master
  
  
  Where to Check
  Season Management customizing (SPRO), Material Master, Delivery document
  
  
  Industry Use
  Fashion, agriculture, seasonal products
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction codes or steps to check season periods or material master data, feel free to ask!