How To Fix E!106 - Expiry reason missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E! -

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Expiry reason missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E!106 - Expiry reason missing ?

  The SAP error message E!106 "Expiry reason missing" typically occurs in the context of managing materials, particularly when dealing with expiration dates for products in inventory management or production planning. This error indicates that the system expects an expiry reason to be specified for a material that has an expiration date, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Expiry Reason: The primary cause of this error is that the expiry reason field is not filled in for a material that has an expiration date set.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the relevant module that require an expiry reason to be defined but are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of a material, the expiry reason may have been overlooked or not entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" or "Plant Data" views to see if the expiry reason is missing.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate expiry reason.
  
  
  
  Define Expiry Reasons:
  
  If you need to create or modify expiry reasons, you can do this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management and ensure that expiry reasons are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the settings for handling expiration dates and reasons are correctly configured in the system.
  Check if there are any mandatory fields that need to be filled in when creating or updating materials.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in material management are trained to understand the importance of filling in the expiry reason when dealing with materials that have expiration dates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing material master data and handling expiration dates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Material Master Views: Basic Data, Plant Data, and Storage Data views are relevant for managing expiry information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional fixes or updates that may be applicable to your version of SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.