How To Fix WU499 - Pricing ref. mat. & for variant is not in promotion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 499

• Message text: Pricing ref. mat. & for variant is not in promotion

What causes this issue?

A variant of a generic material is to be included in the promotion. The
pricing reference material of the variant is not assigned to the
promotion.
A variant of a generic material can only be included in a promotion if
the pricing reference material of the variant is also assigned.

How to fix this error?

First assign the pricing reference material to the promotion. This
means that all the associated variants are assigned as items.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU499 - Pricing ref. mat. & for variant is not in promotion ?

  The SAP error message WU499, which states "Pricing reference material & for variant is not in promotion," typically occurs in the context of pricing and promotions within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or Sales and Distribution (SD) modules. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid promotion for the specified reference material and its variant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Promotion: The reference material or its variant is not included in the active promotion setup in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The promotion may not be configured correctly, or the reference material may not be linked to the promotion.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or promotion.
  Promotion Validity: The promotion may be expired or not yet active, leading to the error when trying to apply it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Promotion Setup:
  
  Verify that the promotion is correctly set up in the system and that the reference material and its variant are included in the promotion.
  Ensure that the promotion is active and within its validity period.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the reference material and its variant to ensure they are correctly defined and linked to the promotion.
  
  
  
  Update Promotion Conditions:
  
  If necessary, update the promotion conditions to include the missing reference material or its variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to promotions and pricing to ensure all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the promotion applies correctly to the reference material and its variant.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Pricing Conditions) to check or update pricing conditions.
  Promotion Management: Familiarize yourself with the promotion management functionalities in SAP, which may include transaction codes like V/08 (Maintain Promotions).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU499 error and implement a solution to resolve it.