How To Fix EI162 - Careful: No proposal for expiry data SU entered!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Careful: No proposal for expiry data SU entered!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI162 - Careful: No proposal for expiry data SU entered! ?

  The SAP error message EI162 ("Careful: No proposal for expiry data SU entered!") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or materials management when dealing with stock items that have expiration dates. This error indicates that the system could not find a proposal for the expiry date for a specific stock unit (SU) that you are trying to process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Expiry Date Proposal: The system is unable to generate a proposal for the expiry date for the stock item you are working with. This could be due to:
  
  The material master record not having expiry date information configured.
  The stock item not being set up to manage expiration dates.
  The stock item being in a status that does not allow for expiry date processing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system related to handling materials with expiration dates.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry when creating or managing stock items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the expiry date management is properly configured.
  Ensure that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Purchasing, and Warehouse Management) have the necessary expiry date settings.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Item Status:
  
  Check the status of the stock item to ensure it is eligible for expiry date processing. If the stock is blocked or in a status that does not allow for expiry date management, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to expiration date management. This can be done through transaction SPRO, navigating to the relevant sections for materials management and inventory management.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly when entering stock items or processing transactions related to them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing materials with expiration dates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Expiration Date Management: This is a critical aspect of inventory management, especially for industries dealing with perishable goods, pharmaceuticals, or any materials that have a limited shelf life.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MMBE (Stock Overview), and others that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.