How To Fix J3RF_SHELF_LIFE101 - No material items available to calculate percentages for splitting

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RF_SHELF_LIFE - Splitting Terms of Payment by Shelf Life

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No material items available to calculate percentages for splitting

What causes this issue?

No material items are available to use as the basis for calculating
percentages for splitting. For example, an invoice has been generated
without material items (such as services or direct postings to G/L
accounts). Note that the vendor items are split, not the material items.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RF_SHELF_LIFE101 - No material items available to calculate percentages for splitting ?

  The SAP error message J3RF_SHELF_LIFE101 indicates that there are no material items available to calculate percentages for splitting in the context of shelf life management. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system is trying to process shelf life data, but it cannot find the necessary material items to perform the calculations.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The materials involved may not have been properly set up in the material master, particularly in relation to shelf life data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for shelf life management may not be correctly defined, leading to the system not recognizing the materials.
  No Stock Available: There may be no stock available for the materials in question, which means there are no items to calculate percentages for.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not match any existing materials, leading to the error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the related tables that manage shelf life information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the materials involved have the necessary shelf life data maintained in the material master. This includes checking the shelf life expiration date and other relevant fields.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and verify the shelf life settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for shelf life management in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections for shelf life management.
  Ensure that the settings align with the business requirements and that all necessary parameters are defined.
  
  
  
  Verify Stock Availability:
  
  Check if there is stock available for the materials in question. Use transaction code MMBE to view stock levels and ensure that there are items available for processing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Selection Criteria:
  
  Review the selection criteria used in the transaction that triggered the error. Ensure that the criteria are correctly set to include the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the relevant tables to ensure that there are no missing or inconsistent entries related to shelf life management. This may require technical assistance from your SAP Basis or ABAP team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MMBE (Stock Overview), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for shelf life management to understand the configuration and data requirements.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP logistics and material management.