How To Fix 5J037 - Date of issue & is after expiry date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Date of issue & is after expiry date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J037 - Date of issue & is after expiry date ?

  The SAP error message 5J037 indicates that there is an issue with the date of issue for a material or document being after its expiry date. This typically occurs in scenarios involving materials that have a shelf life or expiration date, such as pharmaceuticals, food products, or other perishable goods.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A material is being processed (e.g., during goods receipt, sales order processing, or inventory management) and the system detects that the date of issue (the date when the material is being issued or used) is later than the expiry date of that material.
  The expiry date is set incorrectly in the material master data.
  The system is configured to enforce strict checks on expiry dates for certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and verify the expiry date. Ensure that the expiry date is set correctly and is later than the date of issue.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date of Issue:
  
  If the date of issue is incorrect, adjust it to a date that is before or on the expiry date.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  If batch management is enabled for the material, check the batch record to ensure that the batch's expiry date is valid and that it aligns with the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Process Owners:
  
  If the material is critical (e.g., pharmaceuticals), consult with relevant stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and internal policies regarding expiry dates.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If necessary, review the system configuration related to expiry date checks. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team to adjust settings if the checks are too strict for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: If the material is managed in batches, ensure that the batch's expiry date is valid and that the batch is not expired.
  Regulatory Compliance: For industries like pharmaceuticals, ensure that all processes comply with regulatory requirements regarding the handling of expired materials.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling materials with expiry dates and batch management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5J037 and ensure that your material handling processes are compliant and efficient.