How To Fix WU115 - Date of promotion announcement must not be later than "SP conds from"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Date of promotion announcement must not be later than "SP conds from"

What causes this issue?

The date of the promotion announcement should not be after the
start of promotion sales since otherwise the plants cannot be
informed in time.

How to fix this error?

Correct the date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU115 - Date of promotion announcement must not be later than "SP conds from" ?

  The SAP error message WU115, which states "Date of promotion announcement must not be later than 'SP conds from'," typically occurs in the context of personnel management or organizational management when dealing with promotions or changes in employee status. This error indicates that the date set for the promotion announcement is later than the date specified for the start of the conditions (SP conditions) related to that promotion.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The promotion announcement date is set to a date that is after the start date of the promotion conditions. This could happen due to incorrect data entry or misalignment of dates in the system.
  Business Rules: The system enforces business rules that require the announcement date to be on or before the effective date of the promotion conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the dates entered for the promotion announcement and the "SP conds from" date. Ensure that the promotion announcement date is not later than the "SP conds from" date.
  Adjust Dates: If the promotion announcement date is indeed later, adjust it to be on or before the "SP conds from" date.
  Validation: After making the necessary adjustments, validate the changes to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct dates to use, consult your organization's HR policies or SAP documentation for guidance on promotion processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may be using transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or similar to manage employee promotions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to employee data and promotions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this error or provide additional context on handling promotion announcements.
  Testing: After resolving the issue, consider testing the process in a development or quality assurance environment before applying changes in the production environment.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP HR modules.