How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API159 - Validity date of cross-plant material status is in the past

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Validity date of cross-plant material status is in the past

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API159 - Validity date of cross-plant material status is in the past ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API159 indicates that the validity date of the cross-plant material status is in the past. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or update a material record that has a cross-plant status with a validity date that is no longer valid.
  Cause:
  
  Past Validity Date: The primary cause of this error is that the validity date set for the cross-plant material status is earlier than the current date. This means that the status is no longer applicable.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or update of the material, the user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect validity date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or incorrect dates in the migrated data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Validity Date:
  
  Navigate to the material master record in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for changing material).
  Check the cross-plant material status and update the validity date to a future date.
  Ensure that the new date is appropriate for the business process and complies with any relevant policies.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the data entry for any mistakes in the validity date.
  Ensure that the date format is correct and that the date is logically set (e.g., not set to a date in the past).
  
  
  
  Data Governance Process:
  
  If you are using MDG, ensure that the data governance process is followed correctly. This may involve approval workflows that need to be adhered to before changes can be made.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to managing material statuses and validity dates.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or other settings that might be affecting the validity date of the material status.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Data: Understand the structure of the material master data and how cross-plant statuses are managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material status is correctly set with a valid future date.