How To Fix 06758 - Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life

06758 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 758

• Message text: Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life

What causes this issue?

You have entered a minimum remaining shelf life that exceeds the total
shelf life in the material master. This is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please correct your input.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06758 - Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life ?

  The SAP error message "06758 Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life" typically occurs in the context of managing materials with shelf life in SAP, particularly in the logistics and inventory management modules. This error indicates that the minimum remaining shelf life of a material is greater than its total shelf life, which is not permissible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Configuration: The material has been configured with a total shelf life that is shorter than the minimum remaining shelf life. This can happen if the settings for shelf life in the material master are incorrect.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been incorrectly entered or updated, leading to inconsistencies in shelf life parameters.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batches of the material may have shelf life attributes that conflict with the defined parameters in the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and