How To Fix WRF_PRGRP008 - A time gap is created as a result of the price pattern deletion

WRF_PRGRP008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRGRP - Messages for Price Groups

• Message number: 008

• Message text: A time gap is created as a result of the price pattern deletion

What causes this issue?

If the price pattern (valid: &V1& - &V2&) of price group
&V3& is deleted, a gap is created, because there is another price
pattern that follows it.

System Response

Deletion of the price pattern creates a time gap. This may lead to
problems during updating in SAP BW.

How to fix this error?

Change the from-date of the price pattern that comes after this one, or
the to-date of the preceding price pattern, so that
the time gap is closed and gap-free use of the price group can be
ensured.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WRF_PRGRP008 - Details

• The SAP error message WRF_PRGRP008 indicates that a time gap has been created due to the deletion of a price pattern in the system. This typically occurs in the context of pricing and promotion management within SAP's Retail or S/4HANA environments. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Price Pattern Deletion: The error arises when a price pattern that is linked to a specific time period is deleted. This can create gaps in the pricing data, as there may be no valid price pattern for certain time frames.
  Time Overlap: If the deleted price pattern overlaps with other existing patterns, it can lead to inconsistencies in the pricing structure.
  Data Integrity Issues: The deletion may violate data integrity rules set within the system, which require continuous pricing patterns without gaps.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Price Patterns: Check the existing price patterns to ensure that there are no overlaps or gaps. You may need