How To Fix EEWA_INDEXPREIS003 - &1 &2: Period &3 must not start before &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_INDEXPREIS - Messages for Index Based Price Processing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: &1 &2: Period &3 must not start before &4.

What causes this issue?

The period of the index based price&V3& must not start before the index
based price itself. The index based price&V2& starts on &V4&.

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?

Adjust the start date of the period or the start date of the index based
price.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_INDEXPREIS003 - &1 &2: Period &3 must not start before &4. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_INDEXPREIS003 typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with index pricing or similar functionalities. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the time periods defined for a certain process, specifically that the start period of one entry is before the start period of another entry.
  Cause:
  The error message EEWA_INDEXPREIS003 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an index price entry where the start date of the new entry (Period &3) is earlier than the start date of an existing entry (Period &4).
  This can happen if there are overlapping periods defined for index pricing, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing index price entries to identify the periods that are already defined. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP where index prices are maintained.
  
  
  Adjust Periods: Ensure that the start date of the new entry (Period &3) is not earlier than the start date of any existing entries (Period &4). You may need to adjust the start date of the new entry or modify the existing entries to avoid overlap.
  
  
  Delete or Modify Conflicting Entries: If necessary, you can delete or modify the conflicting existing entries to create a valid time frame for the new entry.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct periods or how to adjust them, refer to the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or modify the index price entry again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may use transaction codes like EEWA or EEWB to manage index prices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to index pricing entries.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's support resources for further assistance.