How To Fix 5R208 - PR Rate Type '01' and '02' start only after &

5R208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• Message number: 208

• Message text: PR Rate Type '01' and '02' start only after &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5R208 - PR Rate Type '01' and '02' start only after & ?

  The SAP error message 5R208 indicates an issue with the pricing procedure in the context of condition types related to PR (Purchase Requisition) rates. Specifically, it suggests that the rate types '01' and '02' are not valid until a certain condition is met, which is indicated by the "&" symbol in the error message.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The pricing procedure may not be correctly configured to allow the rate types '01' and '02' to be applied before a certain point in the transaction.
  Condition Records: There may be missing or incorrect condition records for the specified rate types, which means that the system cannot determine the pricing until certain conditions are fulfilled.
  Transaction Timing: The error may arise if the transaction is being processed at a time when the rate types are not applicable, such as before a certain date or event.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Pricing Procedure: Review the pricing procedure configuration in the SAP system. Ensure