How To Fix WU011 - Promotion category description does not exist

WU011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Promotion category description does not exist

What causes this issue?

No name was found for the promotion category.

How to fix this error?

You can maintain the text for <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0220>promotion
categories</> in Customizing
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU011 - Promotion category description does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WU011, which states "Promotion category description does not exist," typically occurs in the context of promotions or marketing activities within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Sales and Distribution (SD) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM). This error indicates that the system is unable to find a description for a specified promotion category, which is necessary for processing promotions correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The promotion category has not been defined or is missing a description in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The promotion category may have been incorrectly configured or not activated in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to promotions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the promotion category data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Promotion Category Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for promotion categories in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Ensure that the promotion category