How To Fix APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC017 - Enter certificate validity end date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC - Manage Info Records Messages

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter certificate validity end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC017 - Enter certificate validity end date ?

  The SAP error message APPL_MM_PUR_INFOREC017 indicates that the system requires the entry of a certificate validity end date when processing certain procurement documents, particularly in the context of handling materials that are subject to quality management or compliance regulations.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Certificate Validity End Date: The system expects a certificate validity end date to be entered for materials that require certification (e.g., materials that are subject to quality checks or regulatory compliance).
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the material master or procurement documents may require a certificate validity date to be filled in, but it has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter the Certificate Validity End Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant procurement document (e.g., purchase order, goods receipt).
  Locate the section where the certificate information is maintained.
  Enter the required certificate validity end date.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material.
  Ensure that the certificate-related fields are correctly filled out, including the certificate validity end date if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings related to quality management and procurement to see if the requirement for a certificate validity end date can be adjusted based on your business needs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to manage certificate data in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM): This error is often related to the Quality Management module in SAP, which deals with the inspection and certification of materials.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including procurement and quality management data.
  Procurement Processes: Understanding the procurement processes in SAP can help in identifying where the certificate validity end date is required.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your procurement activities in SAP.