How To Fix WU232 - The end of the purchasing period & is later than the promotion end &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 232

• Message text: The end of the purchasing period & is later than the promotion end &

What causes this issue?

The final date of the purchasing period cannot be after the end of the
sales period for the promotion.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK
Change either the final date of the purchasing period or the final date
of the promotion period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU232 - The end of the purchasing period & is later than the promotion end & ?

  The SAP error message WU232 indicates that there is a conflict between the end date of a purchasing period and the end date of a promotion. Specifically, the error suggests that the end date of the purchasing period is set to a date that is later than the end date of the promotion, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The purchasing period has been configured with an end date that exceeds the promotion's end date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where the dates were incorrectly set.
  Promotion Settings: The promotion might have been set up with an end date that is earlier than intended, or the purchasing period was incorrectly defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dates: Check the end dates for both the purchasing period and the promotion. Ensure that the purchasing period's end date is not later than the promotion's end date.
  Adjust Dates: If the purchasing period's end date is indeed later, adjust it to be on or before the promotion's end date.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or guidelines for setting up purchasing periods and promotions to ensure compliance with system requirements.
  Test Changes: After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or test environment before applying them to the production environment to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access the purchasing period and promotion settings, such as ME31K (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME32K (Change Purchasing Info Record).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing purchasing periods and promotions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to purchasing periods and promotions in the SAP system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the purchasing module.