How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API162 - Validity date of distr.-chain-spec. 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: 162

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API162 - Validity date of distr.-chain-spec. material status is in the past ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API162 indicates that the validity date of the distribution chain-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 requires a valid status for a specific distribution chain, but the status you are trying to use has a validity date that has already passed.
  Cause:
  
  Past Validity Date: The material status for the distribution chain has a validity date that is earlier than the current date.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material status might have been configured incorrectly, leading to a validity date that does not align with the current date.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the validity dates when setting up the material status.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Go to the material master record and check the distribution chain-specific material status. Ensure that the validity date is set to a future date.
  
  Transaction Code: MM02 (Change Material)
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Sales Org. Data, Plant Data) and check the material status.
  
  
  
  Update Validity Dates: If the validity date is indeed in the past, update it to a future date that is appropriate for your business process.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are using custom material statuses, review the configuration settings in the Customizing (SPRO) to ensure that the validity dates are set correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct material status or validity dates, consult your internal documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on how to set these up correctly.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or other settings that might be affecting the material status validity.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM01 - Create Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change material statuses and validity dates.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMD_BS_MAT_API162 error and ensure that your material statuses are valid for the required distribution chains.