How To Fix EEWA_INDEXPREIS007 - &1 &2: The first period must begin with start date of index based price.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: &1 &2: The first period must begin with start date of index based price.

What causes this issue?

If a start date is given in the master data of the index based price,
the firt period must begin at this date.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_INDEXPREIS007 - &1 &2: The first period must begin with start date of index based price. ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_INDEXPREIS007 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of index-based pricing in the system. Specifically, the error message states that "The first period must begin with the start date of index-based price." This typically occurs when the pricing periods defined for an index-based price do not align correctly with the start date of the index.
  Cause:
  
  Misalignment of Dates: The start date of the index-based price does not match the start date of the first pricing period defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the index-based pricing may not have been set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected periods.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the pricing conditions or the index itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Index Start Date: Verify the start date of the index-based price in the configuration. Ensure that it is correctly set and corresponds to the first period defined.
  Adjust Pricing Periods: Review the pricing periods associated with the index-based price. Make sure that the first period starts on the same date as the index start date.
  Correct Configuration: If there are discrepancies, you may need to adjust the configuration settings for index-based pricing in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like VK11 for condition records).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on setting up index-based pricing correctly.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that pricing is calculated correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11, VK12, and VK13 for managing condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to index-based pricing that may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to pricing conditions and configurations.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your index-based pricing is configured correctly.