How To Fix >3161 - Although item is due, transfer dates have not yet expired

>3161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Although item is due, transfer dates have not yet expired

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3161 - Although item is due, transfer dates have not yet expired ?

  The SAP error message 3161 ("Although item is due, transfer dates have not yet expired") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or materials management when trying to process a transfer or movement of stock that is due but cannot be executed because the transfer dates have not yet expired.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Transfer Date Settings: The transfer date for the stock movement is set in the future, meaning that the system does not allow the transfer to occur until that date is reached.
  Due Date vs. Transfer Date: The item may be due for transfer based on its due date, but the actual transfer date specified in the system is still in the future.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how transfer dates are handled, which could lead to this error if not set correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can