How To Fix WU288 - Error determining announcement types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Error determining announcement types

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine any announcement types.

System Response

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?

Check the Customizing settings for the
<DS:SIMG.W_ZF_VK_0610>announcement types</>.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU288 - Error determining announcement types ?

  The SAP error message WU288, which states "Error determining announcement types," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to announcement types in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the execution of certain transactions or reports that involve announcements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The announcement types may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to announcement types, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transaction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the announcement types.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP you are using that affect the determination of announcement types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in the