How To Fix WU072 - Validity period too short

WU072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Validity period too short

What causes this issue?

When saving the module in the database, it was found that the
validity period is not permitted.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU072 - Validity period too short ?

  The SAP error message WU072 "Validity period too short" typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly when dealing with validity periods for certain records, such as pricing conditions, material master data, or other time-sensitive data entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the validity period defined for a particular record is shorter than what is required by the system or the business process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Pricing Conditions: When setting up pricing conditions, the validity period may not meet the minimum requirements set by the system.
  Material Master Data: If the validity period for a material's data (like purchasing or sales data) is too short, it can trigger this error.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have specific configuration settings that dictate minimum validity periods for certain types of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU072 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Period: Review the validity period you have entered