How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API161 - Validity date of plant-specific 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: 161

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API161 - Validity date of plant-specific material status is in the past ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API161 indicates that the validity date of the plant-specific material status is set in the past. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Master data management within SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) when trying to create or update a material record.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Past Validity Date: The validity date for the plant-specific material status is set to a date that is earlier than the current date. This means that the status is no longer valid.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or update of the material, the user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, the validity dates may not have been correctly set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Navigate to the material in question and check the plant-specific material status.
  Ensure that the validity date is set to a future date or the current date.
  
  
  
  Update the Material Status:
  
  If the validity date is in the past, update it to a valid date (today or a future date).
  You can do this through the Material Master transaction (e.g., MM02 for changing material data).
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that all data entries are correct and that the date format is appropriate.
  If you are using a template or data upload, verify that the dates are correctly formatted.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error arises during data migration, review the migration data for any incorrect dates and correct them before re-attempting the migration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing material statuses and validity dates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to Material Master include:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Material Status: The material status controls various aspects of the material, including whether it can be used in production, sales, or purchasing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material status is valid for the intended plant.