How To Fix L3717 - Shelf life exp.date & different from date & defined in the batch

L3717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 717

• Message text: Shelf life exp.date & different from date & defined in the batch

What causes this issue?

The shelf life expiration date specified during the transfer order
creation is different to the shelf life expiration date from the
<GL:batch>batch.</> The shelf life expiration date is taken over into
the <GL:quant>quant</> of the <DS:DE.LVS_D0002>destination storage bin.
</> As a result, the specifications from the bin quantity and the batch
are different.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3717 - Shelf life exp.date & different from date & defined in the batch ?

  The SAP error message L3717 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the shelf life expiration date of a batch and the date defined in the system for that batch. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and batch management, particularly when dealing with materials that have a defined shelf life.
  
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Configuration: The shelf life expiration date for the batch may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Batch Data Mismatch: The expiration date in the batch master data does not match the shelf life expiration date calculated based on the material's shelf life settings.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may have incorrect shelf life settings or parameters.
  Date Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when entering batch data or during goods movements can lead to discrepancies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Data: Review the batch data in the system to ensure that the shelf life expiration date is correctly set.