How To Fix WRF_PRGRP003 - The validity period overlaps with the previous one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRGRP - Messages for Price Groups

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The validity period overlaps with the previous one

What causes this issue?

For price group &V3&, the validity period of the current price pattern
overlaps with the validity period of the previous price pattern.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The price pattern for this price group cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change from-date &V2& of the current price pattern or to-date
&V1& of the previous price pattern so that the validity periods do not
overlap.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRGRP003 - The validity period overlaps with the previous one ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRGRP003, which states "The validity period overlaps with the previous one," typically occurs in the context of managing pricing conditions or promotions in SAP's Retail or Pricing modules. This error indicates that the validity period you are trying to set for a new pricing condition or promotion overlaps with an existing one.
  Cause:
  
  Overlapping Validity Periods: You are attempting to create or modify a pricing condition or promotion with a validity period that overlaps with an existing condition or promotion.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The start and end dates you have entered may not be correctly aligned, leading to overlaps.
  Multiple Entries: There may be multiple entries for the same product or promotion that have overlapping validity periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Conditions: Review the existing pricing conditions or promotions for the same product or group. Identify the overlapping entries and their validity periods.
  Adjust Validity Dates: Modify the start and/or end dates of the new condition or promotion to ensure that they do not overlap with existing entries. Ensure that the new validity period starts after the previous one ends.
  Delete or Archive Old Entries: If the existing condition is no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving it to free up the validity period for the new entry.
  Use Unique Validity Periods: Ensure that each pricing condition or promotion has a unique validity period that does not conflict with others.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), or VK13 (Display Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to pricing conditions and validity periods.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidelines on managing pricing conditions and promotions, including best practices for setting validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PRGRP003 error and successfully manage your pricing conditions or promotions in SAP.