How To Fix WU479 - Material in promotion & is assigned to a product catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 479

• Message text: Material in promotion & is assigned to a product catalog

What causes this issue?

You want to take a material out of a promotion but the material is
assigned to a product catalog. Materials assigned to product catalogs
cannot be deleted from a promotion.

How to fix this error?

Delete the material from the promotional product catalog which it is
assigned to. You can then take the material out of the promotion.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU479 - Material in promotion & is assigned to a product catalog ?

  The SAP error message WU479 indicates that a material is involved in a promotion and is also assigned to a product catalog. This situation typically arises in the context of SAP's promotion management and product catalog functionalities, particularly in the Retail or Sales and Distribution modules.
  Cause:
  
  Promotion Assignment: The material is currently part of an active promotion, which means it is being offered at a special price or under specific conditions.
  Product Catalog Assignment: The same material is also linked to a product catalog, which may have its own set of rules and conditions for how products are displayed or sold.
  Conflicting Status: The system may not allow a material to be part of both a promotion and a product catalog simultaneously due to business rules or configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Promotion and Catalog Settings: Check the settings for both the promotion and the product catalog. Ensure that the material is not simultaneously assigned to both if the business rules do not allow it.
  Remove Material from Promotion or Catalog: Depending on your business requirements, you may need to either:
  
  Remove the material from the promotion if it needs to remain in the product catalog.
  Remove the material from the product catalog if it is intended to be part of the promotion.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or guidelines regarding promotions and product catalogs to understand the specific rules that apply.
  Check for Active Promotions: Ensure that there are no active promotions that conflict with the product catalog assignment.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot determine the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to promotions and product catalogs to ensure they align with your business processes.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting to make changes has the appropriate permissions to modify promotions and product catalogs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU479 error and ensure that your materials are correctly assigned within your SAP system.