How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API161 - Validity date of plant-specific 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: 161

• Message text: Validity date of plant-specific material status is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API161 - Validity date of plant-specific material status is in the past ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API161 indicates that the validity date of a plant-specific material status is in the past. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (like creating or changing a material) that involves a material status that has a validity period, and the current date is beyond that validity period.
  Cause:
  
  Past Validity Date: The material status you are trying to assign to the material has a validity date that has already passed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material status might have been configured incorrectly, leading to an unintended past validity date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the validity dates for the material status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status Validity:
  
  Go to the material master record in SAP and check the plant-specific material status.
  Verify the validity dates associated with the material status.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Dates:
  
  If the validity date is indeed in the past, you will need to update the material status to a valid one or extend the validity date to a future date.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for changing material master data) and updating the material status.
  
  
  
  Create a New Material Status:
  
  If the existing material status is no longer valid, consider creating a new material status with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is due to incorrect configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for material statuses.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or conditions that might be affecting the material status assignment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMS2: Maintain Material Status
  
  
  Material Status: This is a key field in the material master that controls various functions such as procurement, sales, and inventory management.
  Validity Dates: These are important for ensuring that the material status is applicable only during certain periods, which can be critical for compliance and operational reasons.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material status is correctly configured for your needs.