How To Fix WU279 - No promotion announcement made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 279

• Message text: No promotion announcement made

What causes this issue?

Errors occured during the checks for the promotion announcement.

System Response

The promotion announcement is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Correct the errors displayed during the check.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU279 - No promotion announcement made ?

  The SAP error message WU279 "No promotion announcement made" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Promotion Management or Sales and Distribution modules. This error indicates that there is no promotion announcement available for the specific promotion or sales activity you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Promotion Announcement: The most common cause is that a promotion announcement has not been created or activated for the specific promotion you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to promotions in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to promotions, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Timing Issues: The promotion may not be active during the time you are trying to execute the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create/Activate Promotion Announcement:
  
  Check if a promotion announcement exists for the promotion in question. If not, create a new promotion announcement in the system.
  Ensure that the promotion announcement is activated and valid for the period you are trying to use it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for promotions in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Check if the promotion type is correctly defined and linked to the relevant sales organization or distribution channel.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Review the data related to the promotion in the relevant tables (e.g., promotion master data, announcement data) to ensure there are no inconsistencies.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Promotion Validity:
  
  Ensure that the promotion is valid for the date range you are trying to use it. If the promotion has expired or is not yet active, you will need to adjust your dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing promotions and announcements in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to see how promotions are applied.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to promotion management that might address this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or manage promotions in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU279 error and successfully manage your promotions in SAP.