How To Fix 12007 - Shortfall of &3 days against remaining shelf life in current item (&1 &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Shortfall of &3 days against remaining shelf life in current item (&1 &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12007 - Shortfall of &3 days against remaining shelf life in current item (&1 &2) ?

  The SAP error message 12007 indicates that there is a shortfall in the remaining shelf life of a material. Specifically, it means that the remaining shelf life of the item is less than the required shelf life for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, production planning, or when handling materials with expiration dates.
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Expiration: The material has a shelf life defined in the system, and the remaining shelf life is less than the required shelf life for the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: The shelf life settings in the material master may not be correctly configured.
  Incorrect Material Data: The material may have been incorrectly classified or the expiration date may not have been updated properly.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch may have a shorter shelf life than required.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the shelf life settings under the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views.
  Ensure that the shelf life expiration date is correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Information:
  
  If batch management is used, check the batch characteristics (transaction code MSC3N) to see the shelf life of the specific batch you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Shelf Life Requirements:
  
  If the shelf life requirement for the operation is too strict, consider adjusting it in the relevant configuration settings or in the production order.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Material:
  
  If the material is close to expiration and cannot be used, consider using an alternative material with a longer shelf life.
  
  
  
  Inventory Management:
  
  Review the inventory levels and consider removing or disposing of materials that are nearing expiration.
  
  
  
  Consult with a SAP Specialist:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with a SAP specialist or your organization's SAP support team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MSC3N (Display Batch), CO02 (Change Production Order).
  Configuration Settings: Check the configuration for shelf life management in SPRO under "Logistics - General" > "Material Master" > "Basic Settings" > "Define Shelf Life".
  Batch Management: If using batch management, ensure that the batch determination process is correctly set up to consider shelf life.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message 12007 and proceed with your operations in SAP.