How To Fix WU685 - This product catalog type cannot be used for retail promotions

WU685 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 685

• Message text: This product catalog type cannot be used for retail promotions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU685 - This product catalog type cannot be used for retail promotions ?

  The SAP error message WU685, which states "This product catalog type cannot be used for retail promotions," typically occurs in the context of SAP Retail or SAP Promotion Management when there is an issue with the product catalog type being used for a promotion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Catalog Type: The product catalog type you are trying to use for the retail promotion is not configured to be used for promotions. This could be due to the catalog type being set up for a different purpose or not being enabled for promotional activities.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict certain catalog types from being used in retail promotions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There might be inconsistencies or missing data in the product catalog that prevent it from being used in the promotion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Catalog Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify the settings for the product catalog type you