How To Fix M7212 - Required shelf life expiration date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Required shelf life expiration date &

What causes this issue?

The system calculated the remaining shelf life using the shelf life
expiration date you entered.
This remaining shelf life falls short of the minimum remaining shelf
life defined in the purchase order or in the material master record.

System Response

Depending on how the system is set, this message is either a warning or
an error message.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN
If the message is an error message, this indicates that the system will
not accept this goods receipt.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7212 - Required shelf life expiration date & ?

  The SAP error message M7212, which states "Required shelf life expiration date," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP. This error indicates that a shelf life expiration date is required for a material that has been defined as having a shelf life, but this date has not been provided in the relevant transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question is set up with shelf life management in the material master, but the expiration date has not been specified.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting) requires the shelf life expiration date to be filled in, but it is missing.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the batch may not have the required shelf life information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change).
  Check the "Basic Data 1" and "Plant Data / Storage" views to ensure that the shelf life data is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the "Shelf Life Expiration Date" field is filled in if the material is set to require it.
  
  
  
  Batch Information:
  
  If the material is batch-managed, check the batch record (transaction code MSC3N for display).
  Ensure that the batch has a valid shelf life expiration date assigned.
  
  
  
  Transaction Entry:
  
  When performing transactions that require shelf life information, ensure that you enter the expiration date in the appropriate field.
  If using a batch, select a batch that has the shelf life expiration date defined.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings for shelf life management and ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows companies to manage the shelf life of products, ensuring that materials are used before they expire.
  Batch Management: This is often used in conjunction with shelf life management, where materials are tracked in batches, each with its own expiration date.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on shelf life management and batch management processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.