How To Fix M7224 - There are no materials whose expiration date has passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 224

• Message text: There are no materials whose expiration date has passed

What causes this issue?

For the materials entered, the system could not find any batches whose
expiration date has passed.

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?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7224 - There are no materials whose expiration date has passed ?

  The SAP error message M7224, which states "There are no materials whose expiration date has passed," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material management processes. This message indicates that the system is unable to find any materials in the inventory that have an expiration date that has already passed.
  Cause:
  
  No Expired Materials: The most straightforward cause is that there are simply no materials in the inventory that have an expiration date that has already passed.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the transaction may not be set correctly, leading to no results being returned.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in how expiration dates were entered for materials, leading to incorrect data in the system.
  Material Master Data: The materials in question may not have expiration dates set in their master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inventory: Verify the inventory to confirm whether there are indeed materials with expired expiration dates. You can do this by checking the material master records or using inventory reports.
  Review Selection Criteria: Ensure that the selection criteria used in the transaction are correct. This includes checking the date range and any filters applied.
  Update Material Master Data: If materials should have expiration dates, ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained. You may need to update the expiration dates for relevant materials.
  Use Different Transactions: If you are using a specific transaction to check for expired materials, consider using other related transactions or reports that might provide more comprehensive data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction you are using, as there may be additional parameters or settings that need to be adjusted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB5T (Stock in Transit), MMBE (Stock Overview), or MB51 (Material Document List) to analyze inventory and material data.
  Material Master: Understand how to navigate and update the material master data (transaction code MM02) to ensure that expiration dates are correctly set.
  Batch Management: If your organization uses batch management, ensure that batches are correctly managed and that expiration dates are properly assigned to batches.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.