How To Fix L1103 - The rem.shelf life must be greater than zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L1 - Message handling for WM master data

• Message number: 103

• Message text: The rem.shelf life must be greater than zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L1103 - The rem.shelf life must be greater than zero ?

  The SAP error message L1103, "The rem. shelf life must be greater than zero," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material master data. This error indicates that the remaining shelf life of a material is set to zero or is not defined, which is not acceptable for materials that require shelf life management.
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Configuration: The material in question is configured to have a shelf life, but the remaining shelf life is set to zero or is not properly defined.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the shelf life data filled in correctly, or it may have been incorrectly updated.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the batch may not have a valid shelf life defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data 1" and "Plant Data / Storage" views to ensure that the shelf life data is correctly entered.
  Ensure that the "Minimum Shelf Life" and "Shelf Life Expiration Date" fields are populated with valid values.
  
  
  
  Update Remaining Shelf Life:
  
  If the material is batch-managed, check the batch record (transaction code MSC3N) to ensure that the remaining shelf life is greater than zero.
  If necessary, update the batch record to reflect the correct remaining shelf life.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for shelf life management in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO) under Logistics > Material Management > Inventory Management and Physical Inventory > Define Shelf Life.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on shelf life management and batch management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, ensure that all batches have valid shelf life data.
  Expiration Dates: Understand how expiration dates are calculated and managed within your organization’s processes.
  Material Types: Different material types may have different requirements for shelf life management, so ensure that the material type is appropriate for the intended use.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management and material master data.