How To Fix M3764 - Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 764

• Message text: Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life

What causes this issue?

You have entered a minimum remaining shelf life that is greater than the
value in the field "Total shelf life".

System Response

This is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Please correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3764 - Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life ?

  The SAP error message M3764 "Minimum remaining shelf life exceeds total shelf life" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and materials management when dealing with products that have shelf life management enabled. This error indicates that the minimum remaining shelf life of a product is greater than its total shelf life, which is not permissible.
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Configuration: The product has been configured with a total shelf life that is shorter than the minimum remaining shelf life. This can happen if the settings for shelf life in the material master are incorrect.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the product may have been incorrectly entered or updated, leading to inconsistencies in shelf life parameters.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batches of the material may have shelf life dates that do not align with the defined parameters in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the shelf life data under the "Purchasing" or "Basic Data" views.
  Ensure that the total shelf life and the minimum remaining shelf life are set correctly. The minimum remaining shelf life should always be less than or equal to the total shelf life.
  
  
  
  Adjust Shelf Life Parameters:
  
  If the minimum remaining shelf life is set incorrectly, adjust it to a value that is less than or equal to the total shelf life.
  If the total shelf life is incorrect, update it to reflect the actual shelf life of the product.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Management Settings:
  
  If batch management is used, check the batch records to ensure that the shelf life dates are correctly set and that they comply with the material master settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on shelf life management and how to configure it correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows businesses to manage the expiration dates of products, ensuring that products are sold or used before they expire.
  Batch Management: This feature allows tracking of inventory in batches, which is particularly important for products with expiration dates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MSC2N (Change Batch) for managing material and batch data.
  
  By addressing the configuration and data issues related to shelf life, you should be able to resolve the M3764 error and ensure proper inventory management practices.