How To Fix 12019 - Enter the shelf life expiration date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 12 - Herstelldatum/Mindesthaltbarkeitsdatum/Chargen

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Enter the shelf life expiration date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 12019 - Enter the shelf life expiration date ?

  The SAP error message 12019, which states "Enter the shelf life expiration date," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and materials management when dealing with products that have a defined shelf life. This error indicates that the system requires the shelf life expiration date to be entered for a material that has a shelf life defined in its master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shelf Life Expiration Date: The material in question is set up with a shelf life, but the expiration date has not been provided.
  Material Master Data Configuration: The material master record may not have the necessary data filled in, particularly in the "Basic Data" or "Storage" views.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled for the material, the system may require the shelf life expiration date to be specified for each batch.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Shelf Life Expiration Date:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurs (e.g., goods receipt, production order).
  Look for the field to enter the shelf life expiration date and provide the required date.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the "Shelf Life" data is correctly maintained in the relevant views (Basic Data 1, Basic Data 2, or Storage).
  Make sure that the "Shelf Life Expiration Date" field is filled out if the material is set to have a shelf life.
  
  
  
  Batch Management Settings:
  
  If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batch record includes the shelf life expiration date.
  You can check this in the batch management view of the material or by using transaction code MSC3N to display batch details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct shelf life settings or how to enter the expiration date, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague familiar with material management processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: Understanding how shelf life management works in SAP can help prevent this error. Familiarize yourself with the concepts of shelf life, batch management, and how they relate to inventory control.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing shelf life and batch management.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP Material Management to better understand how to handle materials with shelf life requirements.
  
  By addressing the missing shelf life expiration date and ensuring that the material master data is correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the error message 12019.