How To Fix ME325 - Material & not valid until &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Material & not valid until &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME325 - Material & not valid until & ?

  The SAP error message ME325 "Material & not valid until &" typically occurs when you are trying to process a material that is not valid for the specified date. This can happen in various transactions, such as creating or changing purchase orders, when the material's validity period is not aligned with the date of the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Material Validity Period: The material may have a defined validity period in the system, and the date you are trying to use falls outside this range.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the validity dates may not be maintained properly.
  Purchasing Info Record: If you are using a purchasing info record, it may have validity dates that do not match the date of the transaction.
  Plant-Specific Data: The material may be valid for certain plants but not for the one you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Validity: Verify the validity dates of the material in the material master record. You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing).
  Update Validity Dates: If the material is indeed valid but the dates are incorrect, you may need to update the validity dates in the material master.
  Review Purchasing Info Records: If applicable, check the purchasing info records (transaction code ME13) for the material and ensure that the validity dates are correct.
  Check Plant-Specific Data: Ensure that the material is valid for the plant you are working with. You can check this in the material master data.
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague with expertise in material management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  ME21N: Create Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on material management and purchasing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.