How To Fix WU712 - End of the purch. period is not within follow-up period for the promotion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 712

• Message text: End of the purch. period is not within follow-up period for the promotion

What causes this issue?

The final date of the purchasing period is outside the follow-up time
after the end of the promotion.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Either change the final date of the purchasing period or the final date
of the promotion period.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU712 - End of the purch. period is not within follow-up period for the promotion ?

  The SAP error message WU712 indicates that there is a mismatch between the end of the purchasing period and the follow-up period for a promotion. This typically occurs in the context of promotional pricing or discounts where specific time frames are defined for purchasing and follow-up activities.
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The end date of the purchasing period is set to a date that is earlier than the start date of the follow-up period. This can happen due to incorrect date entries during the setup of the promotion.
  Promotion Settings: The promotion may have been configured incorrectly, leading to overlapping or conflicting date ranges.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the promotion, such as incorrect validity dates for the promotion or related materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Promotion Dates: Review the promotion configuration in SAP. Ensure that the end date of the purchasing period is later than the start date of the follow-up period.
  
  Navigate to the promotion settings in the relevant module (e.g., Sales and Distribution or Promotion Management).
  Adjust the dates as necessary to ensure they align correctly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Follow-Up Period: If the purchasing period is correct, consider adjusting the follow-up period to ensure it falls within the valid range of the purchasing period.
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the promotion and related materials to ensure that all dates are correctly set and consistent.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on setting up promotions and understanding the date dependencies.
  
  
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the promotion setup to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to access promotion settings, such as VK11 for pricing conditions or VBOF for follow-up documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to promotion settings in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.