How To Fix WRF_PRGRP004 - There is a gap between the validity period and the previous one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRGRP - Messages for Price Groups

• Message number: 004

• Message text: There is a gap between the validity period and the previous one

What causes this issue?

For price group &V3&, there is a gap between the validity period of the
current price pattern and that of the previous price pattern. This
gap lies between &V1& and
&V2&.

System Response

It may not be possible to save the price pattern for this price group,
or a gap-free
use of the price group is no longer ensured, for example
during updating in SAP BW.

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?

Change from-date &V2& of the current price pattern or to-date
&V1& of the previous price pattern so that there are no gaps, thus
allowing gap-free use of the price group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRGRP004 - There is a gap between the validity period and the previous one ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRGRP004 indicates that there is a gap in the validity periods of pricing conditions or records in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a pricing condition record, and the validity period you are entering does not immediately follow the validity period of the previous record.
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Overlap: The new validity period does not start immediately after the end of the previous validity period.
  Missing Records: There may be a missing record for the period that should logically exist between the previous record and the new one.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the dates incorrectly, leading to a gap.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing pricing condition records for the relevant material, customer, or other criteria. Ensure that there are no gaps in the validity periods.
  Adjust Validity Dates: If you find a gap, you can either:
  
  Adjust the validity dates of the new record to ensure it starts immediately after the previous record ends.
  Create a new record for the missing period if necessary.
  
  
  Data Entry Verification: Double-check the dates you are entering to ensure they are correct and logically follow the previous records.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the validity periods, refer to your organization's pricing policy documentation or consult with a pricing specialist within your organization.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to manage pricing conditions.
  Pricing Procedure: Understanding the pricing procedure and how validity periods work within it can help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WRF_PRGRP004 error and ensure that your pricing condition records are correctly maintained without gaps in validity periods.