How To Fix M7214 - Expiration date & of batch does not match entered expiration date &

M7214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Expiration date & of batch does not match entered expiration date &

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.shelf_life_expiration_date>shelf life expiration date</> has
already been defined for this <DS:GLOS.batch>batch</>.
However, the expiration date that you entered is different from that of
the batch.

System Response

Depending on how the System is configured, this message is either a
warning or an error message.

How to fix this error?

Check the expiration date or the batch number.
If this message is an error message, you can
either terminate the current transaction
or enter a new batch
If the message is a warning, you can post the goods receipt.
The old expiration date of the batch is retained.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7214 - Expiration date & of batch does not match entered expiration date & ?

  The SAP error message M7214, which states "Expiration date & of batch does not match entered expiration date &," typically occurs during inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with batch management in materials that have expiration dates. This error indicates a mismatch between the expiration date of the batch you are trying to use and the expiration date you have entered in the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Batch Expiration Date Mismatch: The expiration date of the batch you are trying to use does not match the expiration date you have entered in the transaction.
  Incorrect Batch Selection: You may have selected a batch that has a different expiration date than what is required for the transaction.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the expiration date you entered.
  Batch Management Settings: The material may be set up in a way that requires strict adherence to expiration dates, leading to this error if there is