How To Fix CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER178 - Expiration date &1 must be after current date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER - Commodity Derivative Order Requests Messages

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Expiration date &1 must be after current date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER178 - Expiration date &1 must be after current date &2 ?

  The SAP error message CMMFDOR_DRVTV_ORDER178 indicates that there is an issue with the expiration date of a certain item or order. Specifically, the error states that the expiration date (&1) must be after the current date (&2). This typically occurs in scenarios where items have a defined shelf life or expiration date, such as in inventory management or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Expiration Date: The expiration date entered for the item or order is set to a date that is either the same as or earlier than the current date.
  System Date: The system date may not be correctly set, leading to discrepancies in date validation.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, where the expiration date was incorrectly inputted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Expiration Date: Review the expiration date entered for the item or order. Ensure that it is set to a date that is after the current date.
  Update Expiration Date: If the expiration date is incorrect, update it to a valid future date.
  Verify System Date: Ensure that the system date is correctly set. If the system date is incorrect, it may need to be adjusted by a system administrator.
  Data Entry Review: If the error persists, review the data entry process to ensure that all dates are being entered correctly and in the correct format.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to update the expiration date.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on handling expiration dates and shelf life items.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the expiration dates in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the expiration date is valid.