How To Fix 5R037 - Date of issue & is after expiry date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5R - HR-SG: Messages for HR Module SG, China, Hongkong and Taiwan

• 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 5R037 - Date of issue & is after expiry date ?

  The SAP error message 5R037 indicates that there is an issue with the date of issue for a document or item being processed, specifically that the date of issue is after the expiry date. This error typically arises in scenarios involving materials management, inventory management, or when dealing with batch management in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A document (such as a delivery, goods receipt, or sales order) is being processed with a date of issue that is later than the defined expiry date for the material or batch.
  The system is enforcing rules that prevent the processing of items that are considered expired or no longer valid.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Dates:
  
  Verify the date of issue you are trying to enter. Ensure that it is not later than the expiry date of the material or batch.
  
  
  
  Update Expiry Date:
  
  If the expiry date is incorrect, you may need to update it in the material master record or batch record. This can be done through transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MSC2N (Change Batch).
  
  
  
  Adjust the Date of Issue:
  
  If the date of issue is indeed correct and should be processed, consider adjusting it to a date that is before or on the expiry date.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batch settings are correctly configured to reflect the intended expiry dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the handling of materials with expiry dates in your organization.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: If your organization uses batch management, ensure that all batches are correctly maintained with accurate expiry dates.
  Material Master Data: Regularly review and maintain the material master data to ensure that all relevant fields, including expiry dates, are up to date.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.