How To Fix WU842 - Annual season & & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Annual season & & & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The annual season you entered is not maintained in the system. You can
create annual seasons either as cross-distribution-chain (without sales
organization or distribution channel) or as a
distribution-chain-specifc annual season.

System Response

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?

Maintain the <DS:SIMG.W_ZF_ST_0610>Annual season</> in Customizing.
INCLUDE ISR_CUSTOMIZING

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU842 - Annual season & & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WU842 typically indicates that there is an issue with the annual season configuration in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with time management, payroll, or other modules that rely on seasonal data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specified annual season may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the configuration for the annual season was not set up correctly or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The input parameters for the annual season may be incorrect, leading the system to search for a non-existent season.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues in transferring the annual season data correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the IMG settings for Time Management or Payroll).
  Verify that the annual season in question is defined correctly. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Annual Season:
  
  If the annual season does not exist, you can create it by following the appropriate steps in the configuration menu.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and parameters for the annual season are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Input Parameters:
  
  Check the input parameters that are being used when the error occurs. Ensure that they match the defined annual seasons in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to manage annual seasons in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the system is newly implemented or has undergone recent changes, check if there were any transport issues that might have affected the configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and input parameters, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes (like SPRO for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal and community forums can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  Version Specifics: The exact steps and configuration paths may vary depending on the version of SAP you are using (e.g., SAP ERP, S/4HANA).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU842 error and ensure that the annual season is correctly configured in your SAP system.