How To Fix WU208 - No subsequent processing possible. No item in promotion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No subsequent processing possible. No item in promotion

What causes this issue?

Subsequent processing steps for a promotion which no material items
were assigned to cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Change the promotion and assign at least one material item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU208 - No subsequent processing possible. No item in promotion ?

  The SAP error message WU208 ("No subsequent processing possible. No item in promotion") typically occurs in the context of promotions or pricing in SAP, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) or marketing modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find any items associated with a promotion that you are trying to process.
  Causes:
  
  Promotion Not Defined: The promotion you are trying to use may not be defined correctly in the system.
  No Valid Items: There may be no valid items linked to the promotion, meaning that the promotion does not apply to any products in the current transaction.
  Promotion Expiry: The promotion may have expired or is not yet active, leading to no items being eligible for the promotion.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the promotion setup, such as incorrect validity dates or conditions that do not match the items being processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the promotion from being applied.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Promotion Setup: Verify that the promotion is correctly defined in the system. Ensure that the promotion has valid items associated with it.
  Review Validity Dates: Check the start and end dates of the promotion to ensure that it is currently active.
  Link Items to Promotion: If there are no items linked to the promotion, you may need to add the relevant items to the promotion.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for promotions in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how promotions are managed in your version of SAP.
  Test with Different Items: Try processing the promotion with different items to see if the issue is specific to certain products.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to check promotions, such as VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to promotions.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and process promotions.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU208 error and implement a solution to resolve it.