How To Fix WRF_RPR_PROMHIER017 - Assigned promotion &1 is no longer "higher-level"

WRF_RPR_PROMHIER017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_RPR_PROMHIER - Messages for Higher-Level Promotion

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Assigned promotion &1 is no longer "higher-level"

What causes this issue?

The higher-level promotion &v1&, to which the current promotion is
assigned, was changed to an operational promotion. However, it is not
possible to assign operational promotions to each other.

System Response

The system removes the assignment of the current promotion to
promotion &v1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_RPR_PROMHIER017 - Assigned promotion &1 is no longer "higher-level" ?

  The SAP error message WRF_RPR_PROMHIER017 indicates that the assigned promotion is no longer considered "higher-level" in the context of promotion hierarchy. This typically occurs in the SAP Retail module when there is an issue with the promotion hierarchy setup or the relationship between promotions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Promotion Hierarchy Changes: The promotion that was previously assigned as a higher-level promotion may have been modified or deleted, causing it to lose its status as a higher-level promotion.
  Incorrect Assignment: The promotion might have been incorrectly assigned to a lower-level promotion or a promotion that does not meet the criteria for being a higher-level promotion.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the promotion data, such as overlapping dates or conflicting promotion types.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for promotions in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Promotion Hierarchy: Review the promotion hierarchy in the system to ensure that the assigned promotion is