How To Fix WU896 - Listing end should not be beyond 'Sell To' date

WU896 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Listing end should not be beyond 'Sell To' date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU896 - Listing end should not be beyond 'Sell To' date ?

  The SAP error message WU896, which states "Listing end should not be beyond 'Sell To' date," typically occurs in the context of managing product listings and sales data in SAP, particularly in the areas of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that the end date for a product listing is set beyond the "Sell To" date, which is the date until which the product can be sold.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The listing end date is configured to be later than the "Sell To" date. This can happen if the dates are not aligned correctly during the setup of the product listing.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a manual entry error when inputting the dates, leading to an inconsistency.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the product may not be correctly maintained, leading to discrepancies in the dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the listing end date and the "Sell