How To Fix WU456 - To enter SP condtions, maintain an order period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 456

• Message text: To enter SP condtions, maintain an order period

What causes this issue?

For creating sales price conditions, the order period must be
maintained in the promotion header because this is copied as the
validity period for sales price conditions.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the order period for the promotion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU456 - To enter SP condtions, maintain an order period ?

  The SAP error message WU456, which states "To enter SP conditions, maintain an order period," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules. This error indicates that the system requires an order period to be defined before you can enter specific pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Order Period: The order period for the pricing conditions has not been defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to allow for the entry of specific conditions without an order period.
  Condition Records: The condition records for the pricing are not set up properly, or the relevant condition types require an order period to be specified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU456 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain Order Period:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating condition records).
  Ensure that the order period is defined for the pricing conditions you are trying to enter. This can usually be done in the condition record maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure:
  
  Review the pricing procedure assigned to your sales document or purchase order.
  Ensure that the pricing procedure allows for the entry of conditions without requiring an order period, if that is your intention.
  
  
  
  Define Order Period:
  
  If necessary, define the order period in the configuration settings. This can typically be done in the SPRO transaction under:
  
  Sales and Distribution > Basic Functions > Pricing > Pricing Control > Define Order Periods.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to pricing conditions and order periods for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to maintain pricing conditions and order periods.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: VK11 (Create Condition Record), VK12 (Change Condition Record), VK13 (Display Condition Record).
  Pricing Procedure: A set of rules that determine how prices are calculated in sales documents.
  Condition Types: Different types of pricing conditions (e.g., discounts, surcharges) that can be applied to sales orders or purchase orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU456 error and successfully enter the required pricing conditions.