Message type: E = Error
Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages
Message number: 385
Message text: Caution: you have entered different expiration dates
You have entered different supplier declaration expiration dates for
different preference zones.
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As a rule, suppliers always specify <ZH>one</> expiration date per
material for all customs areas.
If you enter several dates, the supplier may receive several different
urging letters for each material as part of the expediting procedure.
With large volumes of data, this can make it difficult to retain an
overview and is likely to impair general handling.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Check whether different expiration dates are necessary.
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ME385
- Caution: you have entered different expiration dates ?The SAP error message ME385, which states "Caution: you have entered different expiration dates," typically occurs in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with batch management in purchasing or inventory management processes. This message indicates that there are discrepancies in the expiration dates of batches being processed.
Cause: Different Expiration Dates: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that the batches or items being processed have different expiration dates. This can happen when: Multiple batches with different expiration dates are being combined in a single transaction (e.g., during goods receipt or inventory transfer). The user is trying to create a purchase order or goods receipt for materials that have different expiration dates. Batch Management Settings: The configuration of batch management in the system may require that all batches in a transaction have the same expiration date.
Solution: Check Batch Details: Review the batches involved in the transaction. Ensure that all
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