How To Fix WU162 - Module category & not allowed in promotion management

WU162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Module category & not allowed in promotion management

What causes this issue?

Using the possible entries button, you can display several values for
the module type. Not all of them are however permitted in promotion
processing.
Those values not permitted in promotion processing are used only in
assortment listing.
Only the module type "Promotion Module" is permitted in promotion
processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU162 - Module category & not allowed in promotion management ?

  The SAP error message WU162, which states "Module category & not allowed in promotion management," typically occurs in the context of SAP Promotion Management when there is an issue with the configuration of module categories in relation to promotions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Module Category: The module category being used in the promotion is not configured to be used in promotion management. This could be due to a mismatch between the module category and the promotion type.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the SAP system may not allow certain module categories to be used in promotions, possibly due to business rules or restrictions set up in the system.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified module category in promotion management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Module Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for promotion management in SAP.
  Verify that the module category you are trying to use is allowed for promotions. This may involve checking