Message type: E = Error
Message class: WU - Promotion management messages
Message number: 179
Message text: Annual season already exists
The annual season already exists in the annual season table.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Select another season.
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WU179
- Annual season already exists ?The SAP error message WU179 ("Annual season already exists") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with seasonal or annual data, particularly in modules related to Human Capital Management (HCM) or other areas where seasonal data is relevant.
Cause: The error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an annual season (such as a fiscal year, planning period, or similar) that already exists in the system. This can happen if: You are trying to create a new annual season with the same identifier or key as an existing one. There is a data entry error where the same season is being referenced multiple times. The system is configured to prevent duplicate entries for annual seasons.
Solution: To resolve the WU179 error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Seasons: Navigate to the relevant transaction or table where annual seasons are maintained (e.g., transaction codes like SE16 for table viewing). Look for
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