How To Fix WRF_PRC_OTB006 - Low date &1 is later than high date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_OTB - Purchasing, Open-To-Buy, Seasonal Procurement Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Low date &1 is later than high date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB006 - Low date &1 is later than high date &2 ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_OTB006, which states "Low date &1 is later than high date &2," typically occurs in the context of pricing or date-related configurations in SAP, particularly within the SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA environments. This error indicates that there is a mismatch in the date ranges defined for a particular pricing condition or promotion, where the "low date" (start date) is set to a date that is later than the "high date" (end date).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered the start date (low date) as a date that is after the end date (high date).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date formats or values.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, the configuration settings for pricing conditions or promotions may have been set incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Date Entries: Review the entries for the pricing condition or promotion in question. Ensure that the start date is earlier than the end date.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code VK11 for condition records) and verify the dates.
  
  
  
  Correct the Dates: If you find that the low date is indeed later than the high date, correct the dates accordingly.
  
  Change the low date to a date that is earlier than the high date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the error persists, check the configuration settings related to pricing and promotions to ensure that there are no systemic issues causing this error.
  
  
  Data Validation: If data migration is involved, validate the data to ensure that all date entries conform to the expected formats and logical sequences.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the pricing conditions or promotions you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) for managing pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to pricing conditions or promotions.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PRC_OTB006 error and ensure that your date ranges are correctly configured.