How To Fix CBGL00711 - Cannot determine shelf life exp. date for mat. &1 (plant &2, batch &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Cannot determine shelf life exp. date for mat. &1 (plant &2, batch &3)

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the shelf life expiration date for
material &V1& in plant &V2& for batch &V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the date of manufacture was correctly entered in the batch
data and whether the shelf life expiration dates were correctly entered
in the material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00711 - Cannot determine shelf life exp. date for mat. &1 (plant &2, batch &3) ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00711 indicates that the system is unable to determine the shelf life expiration date for a specific material in a given plant and batch. This error typically arises in scenarios involving batch management and shelf life expiration date calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Shelf Life Data: The material may not have the necessary shelf life data defined in the material master record.
  Batch Management Issues: The batch may not have been properly set up or may be missing relevant information.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for shelf life management in the system may not be correctly set up.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not support shelf life management.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not have the required settings for shelf life management.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data 1" and "Plant Data / Storage" views to ensure that the shelf life data is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the "Shelf Life Expiration Date" and "Minimum Remaining Shelf Life" fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Data:
  
  Check the batch record (transaction code MSC3N) to ensure that the batch has the necessary shelf life information.
  Ensure that the batch is not marked for deletion and is active.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for shelf life management in the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Ensure that the relevant settings for shelf life expiration date calculation are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type is set up to allow for shelf life management. If not, consider changing the material type or adjusting the settings.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if the plant-specific settings for shelf life management are correctly configured. This includes checking the plant's configuration in the material master.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on shelf life management and batch management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP and how it relates to shelf life management.
  Shelf Life Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of shelf life management, including how expiration dates are calculated and managed in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management and batch management.