How To Fix M7216 - Enter shelf life expiration date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Enter shelf life expiration date

What causes this issue?

The shelf life expiration date check is active for this movement
type in the given plant. Since a minimum remaining shelf life has been
defined for the material in the material master record or in the
purchase order, you must enter the shelf life expiration date at the
time of the goods receipt.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7216 - Enter shelf life expiration date ?

  The SAP error message M7216, which states "Enter shelf life expiration date," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and materials management when dealing with materials that have a shelf life. This error indicates that the system requires the user to input a shelf life expiration date for a material that is subject to shelf life management.
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Management: The material in question is defined in the system as having a shelf life, which means it has a limited period during which it can be used or sold.
  Missing Data: The shelf life expiration date has not been entered in the relevant transaction or master data record.
  Material Type: The material type may be configured to require shelf life management, and the necessary data has not been provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the M7216 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Shelf Life Expiration Date:
  
  When prompted by the error message, enter the appropriate shelf life expiration date for the material in the relevant field.
  Ensure that the date entered is valid and falls within the expected range.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03) and check the "Basic Data" or "Purchasing" views.
  Ensure that the shelf life data is correctly maintained, including the shelf life in days and the shelf life expiration date.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the material type settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for shelf life management are correctly configured for the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Training and Documentation:
  
  If users frequently encounter this error, consider providing training or documentation on how to properly enter shelf life data for materials.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows businesses to manage materials that have a limited shelf life, ensuring that products are used or sold before they expire.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including its shelf life data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7216 error and ensure that the necessary shelf life expiration dates are entered correctly in the system.