How To Fix WU012 - Promotion type description does not exist in language &


WU012 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

  • Message number: 012

  • Message text: Promotion type description does not exist in language &

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  • What causes this issue?

    No name was found for the promotion type

    How to fix this error?

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

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WU012 - Details

  • The SAP error message WU012, which states "Promotion type description does not exist in language &," typically occurs in the context of promotions or marketing activities within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to sales and distribution or marketing.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the absence of a description for a specific promotion type in the language that the user is currently using. This can happen if: The promotion type has been created but not fully configured with descriptions in all required languages. The language settings in the user profile do not match the available descriptions for the promotion type. There may be a missing translation for the promotion type in the language specified.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Promotion Type Configuration: Go to the transaction code related to promotion types (e.g., WUG1 for creating or changing promotion types). Verify that the promotion type in question has a description in the

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