How To Fix M3767 - Important: the date of production must be entered in the goods receipt

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 767

• Message text: Important: the date of production must be entered in the goods receipt

What causes this issue?

If a total shelf life is entered in the material master record, the
system will assume that the date entered in the goods receipt is
the date of production of the material. It then calculates an expiration
date from the date of production plus shelf life in days.
If no total shelf life is entered in the material master record, the
system will assume that the date entered in the goods receipt is
the expiration date of the material.

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?

Please check the entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3767 - Important: the date of production must be entered in the goods receipt ?

  The SAP error message M3767 indicates that a production date must be entered during the goods receipt process. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system requires a production date for inventory management, especially when dealing with materials that have specific production or expiration dates.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Date: The most common cause of this error is that the production date field is not filled in during the goods receipt process.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may be configured to require a production date for certain materials, especially those that are batch-managed or have shelf-life requirements.
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the goods receipt may have settings that enforce the entry of a production date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Production Date: When processing the goods receipt, ensure that you enter the production date in the relevant field. This is typically found in the goods receipt screen under the item details.
  Check Material Master: Review the material master record for the item being received. If the production date is mandatory, you may need to update the record or ensure that the correct data is being entered.
  Review Document Type Configuration: If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration of the document type used for the goods receipt. Ensure that it is set up correctly to handle production dates as required.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the production date may be critical for tracking and compliance purposes.
  Shelf Life Management: For materials with expiration dates, the production date is often necessary to calculate the shelf life.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the goods receipt process are trained on the importance of entering the production date and how to do so correctly.
  
  By addressing the missing production date and ensuring that all relevant settings are correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the M3767 error and proceed with the goods receipt process.