How To Fix J3RF_SHELF_LIFE102 - Shelf life specified for material & is not defined in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Shelf life specified for material & is not defined in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The shelf life specified has not been defined in Customizing.
For example, you create an invoice containing a material with a shelf
life of 20 days. However, the only shelf life period defined in
Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.J_3RF_T052S>Define Payment Terms for Splitting By Shelf Life
of Goods</> is 1 to 10 days.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RF_SHELF_LIFE102 - Shelf life specified for material & is not defined in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message J3RF_SHELF_LIFE102 indicates that the shelf life for a specific material has not been defined in the system's customizing settings. This error typically arises in scenarios where shelf life management is enabled, and the system requires shelf life data for the material being processed.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The material in question is set up to use shelf life management.
  The shelf life data (such as minimum shelf life, maximum shelf life, or other related parameters) has not been configured in the customizing settings for that material.
  The material master record does not have the necessary shelf life information filled out.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Plant Data / Storage" view for the material.
  Ensure that the shelf life data is correctly entered, including fields like "Minimum Remaining Shelf Life" and "Maximum Shelf Life."
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  Access the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Shelf Life Data.
  Ensure that the shelf life settings are defined for the relevant material type and plant.
  
  
  
  Define Shelf Life Parameters:
  
  If necessary, define the shelf life parameters for the material type in the customizing settings.
  Make sure that the shelf life settings align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check for Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type of the affected material is configured to allow shelf life management.
  This can be checked in the customizing settings under Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Transaction:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, reattempt the transaction that triggered the error to see if it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: This is a feature in SAP that helps manage the shelf life of products, ensuring that materials are used within their defined shelf life to maintain quality and compliance.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it is crucial for various processes, including inventory management, procurement, and production.
  Error Handling: If the error persists after checking the above settings, consider consulting with your SAP support team or reviewing SAP notes related to shelf life management for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the J3RF_SHELF_LIFE102 error and ensure that the shelf life data for the material is correctly defined in the system.