How To Fix WRF_DISPRO050 - Update error for time-dependent data for promotion &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_DISPRO -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Update error for time-dependent data for promotion &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_DISPRO050 - Update error for time-dependent data for promotion &1 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_DISPRO050: Update error for time-dependent data for promotion &1
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the update of time-dependent data related to promotions in SAP Retail (e.g., in Promotion Management or Pricing). The message indicates that there is an inconsistency or conflict when trying to update time-dependent records for a promotion identified by the placeholder &1 (which will be replaced by the actual promotion ID or number).
  Common causes include:
  
  Overlapping validity periods: The time intervals for the promotion data overlap with existing records, causing conflicts.
  Locking issues: The data record is locked by another user or process.
  Data inconsistencies: The promotion data might be incomplete or inconsistent, such as missing mandatory fields or invalid date ranges.
  Authorization problems: The user performing the update does not have sufficient authorization.
  Database constraints: Violation of database constraints or indexes during update.
  Transport or system inconsistencies: If the promotion data was transported or changed in another system, inconsistencies might arise.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check validity periods:
  
  Verify that the time-dependent data for the promotion does not have overlapping or conflicting validity intervals.
  Adjust the start and end dates to ensure no overlaps.
  
  
  
  Check locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locked entries related to the promotion data.
  Remove stale locks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate promotion data:
  
  Ensure all mandatory fields are filled correctly.
  Check for data consistency and completeness.
  
  
  
  Authorization check:
  
  Confirm that the user has the required authorizations to update promotion data.
  
  
  
  Review transport logs:
  
  If the promotion data was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and consistent.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the above steps do not help, debugging the update function module or BAPI related to promotion update might be necessary.
  Check the exact point of failure in the code.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_DISPRO050 or promotion update errors.
  Apply any relevant SAP patches or corrections.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Module: SAP Retail (Promotion Management, Pricing)
  Transactions: Promotion maintenance transactions (e.g., WPR0, WPR1), or custom promotion update programs.
  Tables: Promotion-related tables such as WPR* tables (e.g., WPR0, WPR1), time-dependent data tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_DISPRO050.
  Debugging tools: Use ST22 for dumps, SM12 for locks, and SE37 or SE80 to analyze function modules.
  
  
  If you provide the exact promotion ID or context (transaction, program), more specific guidance can be given.