How To Fix WU418 - Caution! Promo. already started! Follow-on functions already in process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Caution! Promo. already started! Follow-on functions already in process

What causes this issue?

The start of the special offer period has already passed, the end
date has not however been reached.
You can no longer change the date of the promotion start, listing
start and start of purchase price conditions, because subsequent
processing has already been carried out for the promotion.

How to fix this error?

You can carry out subsequent processing. You should however take
into account that validity periods for listing, prices, allocation
tables etc. are copied from the promotion and therefore cover time in
the past, although they no longer take effect there.
As a result, information can even be falsified for analyses.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU418 - Caution! Promo. already started! Follow-on functions already in process ?

  The SAP error message WU418 ("Caution! Promo. already started! Follow-on functions already in process") typically occurs in the context of promotional activities or campaigns within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to sales and distribution (SD) or marketing.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that a promotional activity has already been initiated, and there are follow-on processes that are currently in progress. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Promotion Entry: An attempt to start a promotion that is already active.
  Ongoing Transactions: There are transactions or processes that are linked to the promotion that have not yet been completed.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent overlapping promotions or processes to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Promotions: Verify if the promotion you are trying to start is already active. You can do this by checking the promotion management module in SAP.
  
  
  Review Follow-On Processes: Identify any ongoing follow-on processes related to the promotion. This may include sales orders, billing documents, or other transactions that are linked to the promotion.
  
  
  Complete or Cancel Ongoing Processes: If there are ongoing processes, you may need to complete or cancel them before you can start a new promotion. Ensure that all related transactions are finalized.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to promotions and follow-on processes for specific guidance on handling this error.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to promotions (e.g., VBO1, VBO2, VBO3 for creating, changing, and displaying promotions).
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify promotions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.