How To Fix MEPO842 - Date of availability &1 later than best-before/shelf life expir. date &2

MEPO842 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEPO - New Purchase Order Dialog

• Message number: 842

• Message text: Date of availability &1 later than best-before/shelf life expir. date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEPO842 - Date of availability &1 later than best-before/shelf life expir. date &2 ?

  The SAP error message MEPO842 indicates that there is a conflict between the date of availability of a material and its best-before or shelf life expiration date. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management and procurement processes, particularly when dealing with materials that have a limited shelf life.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Configuration: The date of availability (the date when the material is expected to be available for use) is set to a date that is later than the best-before or shelf life expiration date of the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly configured, leading to discrepancies in the shelf life and availability dates.
  Procurement Process: The procurement process may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the scheduling of materials that are no longer valid for use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the shelf life data. Ensure that