How To Fix WU114 - A sales period must be defined for plant group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 114

• Message text: A sales period must be defined for plant group &

What causes this issue?

When assigning the first plant group for promotion, you need to enter
at least the selling period.
If you do not enter the remaining date information, this is calculated
automatically using default values from the
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0220>promotion type</> settings (see Customizing).

How to fix this error?

Enter the selling period.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU114 - A sales period must be defined for plant group & ?

  The SAP error message WU114 indicates that a sales period has not been defined for a specific plant group in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform sales-related activities, such as creating a sales order or running a report, and the system cannot find the necessary sales period configuration for the specified plant group.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the sales period for the specified plant group has not been set up in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Group: The plant group specified in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the plant group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU114 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Sales Period:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration path: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Customer > Sales Area Data > Define Sales Period.
  Ensure that a sales period is defined for the relevant plant group. If it is not defined, create a new entry for the plant group and specify the necessary sales period.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Group Configuration:
  
  Verify that the plant group you are using is correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the configuration in the following path: Logistics > Sales and Distribution > Master Data > Material > Define Plant Data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials and customers involved in the transaction to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the appropriate plant group and sales area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OVX5 (for defining sales periods) or OVX6 (for maintaining plant groups) depending on your SAP version.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU114 error and proceed with your sales activities in SAP.