How To Fix WRF_PRGRP049 - The from-date of the price pattern cannot be in the past

WRF_PRGRP049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRGRP - Messages for Price Groups

• Message number: 049

• Message text: The from-date of the price pattern cannot be in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRGRP049 - The from-date of the price pattern cannot be in the past ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRGRP049 indicates that there is an issue with the date specified for a price pattern in the system. Specifically, the error states that the "from-date of the price pattern cannot be in the past." This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a pricing condition or price pattern with a start date that is earlier than the current date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The most common cause is that the user has entered a "from-date" for the price pattern that is set to a date that has already passed.
  System Date: The system date may be set incorrectly, leading to confusion about what constitutes a "past" date.
  Data Migration or Upload Issues: If data is being uploaded or migrated into the system, it may contain historical dates that are not valid for the current pricing structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the "from-date" you are trying to set for