How To Fix M7671 - Best before date/SLED & of batch & has been exceeded

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 671

• Message text: Best before date/SLED & of batch & has been exceeded

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to post a batch for a goods receipt whose shelf-life
expiration date has been exceeded.

System Response

INCLUDE MB_NA_T160M

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE NA_EINGABE_PRUEFEN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7671 - Best before date/SLED & of batch & has been exceeded ?

  The SAP error message M7671 indicates that the "Best before date/SLED (Shelf Life Expiration Date) of batch has been exceeded." This error typically occurs in inventory management and production processes when dealing with batch-managed materials that have a defined shelf life.
  Cause:
  
  Expired Batch: The batch of material you are trying to use has a best before date or shelf life expiration date that has already passed.
  Incorrect Date Settings: The system may have incorrect settings for the shelf life or best before date for the material.
  Batch Management: The material is batch-managed, and the specific batch you are trying to use is no longer valid for use due to expiration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the batch in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) or MSC3N (Display Batch).
  Use a Valid Batch: If the batch is expired, you will need to select a different batch that is still valid and has not exceeded its shelf life.
  Adjust Shelf Life Settings: If the shelf life settings are incorrect, you may need to adjust them in the material master record. This can be done using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data 1, MRP, or Batch Management).
  Inventory Management: If the expired batch is still in inventory, consider removing it from stock or marking it as unusable to prevent further issues.
  Consult with Quality Management: If the batch is expired but still needs to be used for some reason (e.g., testing), consult with your quality management team for guidance on how to proceed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: Understand how batch management works in SAP, including how to set up and manage shelf life and expiration dates.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data settings, especially the views related to batch management and shelf life.
  Inventory Procedures: Review your organization's inventory management procedures to ensure compliance with regulations regarding expired materials.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on batch management and handling expired materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7671 error and ensure that you are using valid batches in your processes.