How To Fix WU753 - Start of sales period set to day's date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 753

• Message text: Start of sales period set to day's date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU753 - Start of sales period set to day's date ?

  The SAP error message WU753, which states "Start of sales period set to day's date," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution processes, particularly when dealing with sales orders, quotations, or similar transactions. This error indicates that the system is preventing the creation or processing of a sales document because the start date for the sales period is set to the current date, which may not be allowed based on the configuration or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Sales Period Configuration: The sales period for the material or product may not be configured correctly in the system. The start date may be set to the current date, which is not permissible.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have restrictions or settings that prevent sales from starting on the current date.
  Sales Document Type Settings: The settings for the specific sales document type being used may have restrictions on the start date for sales periods.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules in place that dictate when sales can begin, which may not allow for sales to start on the same day.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sales Period Settings: Review the sales period settings in the system. Ensure that the start date for the sales period is set appropriately and does not conflict with the current date.
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the sales data view is correctly configured and that there are no restrictions on the sales period.
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If applicable, review the settings for the sales document type being used. Ensure that it allows for sales to be processed on the current date.
  Consult Business Rules: If there are specific business rules in place, consult with the relevant stakeholders to understand the requirements and adjust the sales period accordingly.
  Change the Date: If the sales period must start on a future date, consider changing the date in the sales document to a date that is valid according to the sales period settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) to review and adjust material master data or OVZB to check and modify sales document types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the sales period settings or material master data.
  Testing: After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that sales documents can be processed as expected.
  
  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 sales and distribution processes.