How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API160 - Validity date of cross-distr.-chain material status is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Validity date of cross-distr.-chain material status is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API160 - Validity date of cross-distr.-chain material status is in the past ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API160 indicates that there is an issue with the validity date of a cross-distribution chain material status. Specifically, it means that the validity date for the material status you are trying to use is in the past, which prevents the system from processing the material as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Past Validity Date: The material status you are trying to apply has a validity date that has already passed. This can happen if the status was set with a specific date range and the current date is beyond that range.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the material statuses are configured in the system, leading to incorrect validity dates being assigned.
  Data Entry Error: A user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date when setting up the material status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status Validity:
  
  Go to the material master record in SAP and check the validity dates for the material status.
  Ensure that the current date falls within the validity range of the material status.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Dates:
  
  If the validity date is indeed in the past, you will need to update the material status to have a new validity date that is in the future.
  This can be done through transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or using the relevant API if you are working with a programmatic approach.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for material statuses in the system. Ensure that the statuses are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing material statuses and their validity.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and possibly others depending on your specific needs.
  Material Master Data: Understanding how material master data is structured and managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_BS_MAT_API160 error and ensure that your material statuses are correctly configured and valid for use.