How To Fix 12015 - SLED copied as default value from batch &1 - please check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 015

• Message text: SLED copied as default value from batch &1 - please check

What causes this issue?

The batch <LS>&V1&</> entered in the item currently being moved already
exists. The shelf life expiration date (SLED) from the master record of
this batch was copied to the current item as a default.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether you want the default SLED copied to the item. You can
overwrite or reset the SLED.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12015 - SLED copied as default value from batch &1 - please check ?

  The SAP error message "12015 SLED copied as default value from batch &1 - please check" typically relates to the handling of shelf life expiration dates (SLED) in the context of batch management. This error indicates that the system has copied the SLED from a specific batch (denoted by &1) but there may be an issue with the validity or appropriateness of that date.
  Cause:
  
  Batch Management Settings: The batch from which the SLED is copied may have an invalid or inappropriate SLED.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or batch management settings that affect how SLED is determined.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the batch or material, such as missing or incorrect shelf life data.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently selected a batch with an incorrect SLED.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Details: Review the batch details for the batch number indicated in the error message. Ensure that the SLED is set correctly and is valid.
  
  Use transaction code MSC3N to display the batch and check its SLED.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master: Check the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that the shelf life settings are configured correctly.
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, and Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Adjust SLED: If the SLED is incorrect, you may need to adjust it either in the batch or in the material master settings.
  
  If necessary, you can change the SLED in the batch using transaction code MSC2N.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for batch management and shelf life in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (SPRO) for batch management and shelf life expiration date handling.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on batch management and SLED handling.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how SLED is determined and managed.
  Shelf Life Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of shelf life and expiration dates in the context of inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.