How To Fix WRF_RPR_PROMHIER018 - Higher-level promotion &1 no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Higher-level promotion &1 no longer exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_RPR_PROMHIER018 - Higher-level promotion &1 no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message WRF_RPR_PROMHIER018 indicates that a higher-level promotion (or promotion hierarchy) referenced in your system no longer exists. This typically occurs in the context of promotional planning or pricing in SAP Retail (SAP S/4HANA for Retail).
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Promotion: The higher-level promotion that is being referenced has been deleted or is no longer active in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the promotion hierarchy data, possibly due to manual changes or data migration issues.
  Configuration Issues: The promotion hierarchy may not be properly configured, leading to references to non-existent promotions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Promotion Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the promotion hierarchy in your SAP system and verify if the higher-level promotion exists.
  If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or adjust the references in the lower-level promotions.
  
  
  
  Adjust References:
  
  If the higher-level promotion is no longer needed, update the lower-level promotions to remove or change the reference to the non-existent higher-level promotion.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on your promotion data to identify any discrepancies or issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to promotion hierarchies for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as WAK1 (for maintaining promotions) or WAK2 (for promotion hierarchy).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address known issues related to promotion hierarchies.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.