How To Fix MEPO838 - Purch. requisition &1, item &2, has different remaining shelf life &3 &4

MEPO838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Purch. requisition &1, item &2, has different remaining shelf life &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO838 - Purch. requisition &1, item &2, has different remaining shelf life &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO838 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the remaining shelf life of a purchase requisition item. This error typically arises when the system detects that the remaining shelf life of the material being ordered does not match the expected shelf life defined in the material master or the purchase requisition.
  
  Cause:
  
  Different Shelf Life Values: The remaining shelf life of the material in the purchase requisition does not match the shelf life defined in the material master or the vendor's data.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may have different shelf life settings for different batches or storage locations.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batch being referenced may have a different shelf life than what is expected.
  Vendor Information: The vendor may have different shelf life requirements or specifications that do not align with the material master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for