How To Fix WRF_REF163 - &4 Material &1: Match rate &2 not in match rate interval ( < &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_REF - Messages from References for Materials Without History

• Message number: 163

• Message text: &4 Material &1: Match rate &2 not in match rate interval ( < &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_REF163 - &4 Material &1: Match rate &2 not in match rate interval ( < &3) ?

  The SAP error message WRF_REF163 indicates that there is an issue with the match rate for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Retail module, particularly when dealing with merchandise management and pricing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message WRF_REF163 occurs when the match rate for a material does not fall within the defined match rate interval. The match rate is a critical parameter that helps in determining how closely the actual sales match the expected sales for a given material. The error message provides the following details:
  
  Material &1: The specific material number that is causing the issue.
  Match rate &2: The actual match rate calculated for the material.
  Match rate interval < &3: The minimum acceptable match rate defined in the system.
  
  This situation can arise due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Incorrect configuration of match rate intervals in the system.
  Data inconsistencies or errors in sales data.
  Changes in