How To Fix OQ_E062 - No expiry date was entered. -> Please enter an expiry date.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_E - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Payment Card Processing

• Message number: 062

• Message text: No expiry date was entered. -> Please enter an expiry date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_E062 - No expiry date was entered. -> Please enter an expiry date. ?

  The SAP error message OQ_E062, which states "No expiry date was entered. Please enter an expiry date," typically occurs in the context of managing materials that have a shelf life or expiration date, such as pharmaceuticals, food products, or other perishable goods. This error indicates that the system requires an expiry date to be entered for the material in question, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Expiry Date: The most straightforward cause is that the user did not enter an expiry date when creating or updating a material master record or during a transaction that requires this information.
  Material Type Settings: The material type may be configured to require an expiry date, and if it is not provided, the system will throw this error.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled for the material, the system may require an expiry date for each batch.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OQ_E062 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Enter Expiry Date:
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred (e.g., creating or changing a material).
  Locate the field for the expiry date and enter a valid date.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Ensure that the expiry date is filled in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, or Sales views) depending on your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration of the material type in SPRO (Customizing).
  Ensure that the settings for expiry date requirements are appropriate for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batch record includes an expiry date.
  You can check this in the batch management view of the material.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering expiry dates for materials that require them.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Batch Management: If your organization deals with materials that have a limited shelf life, consider implementing batch management in SAP. This allows for better tracking of materials and their expiry dates.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that may require expiry dates, such as Basic Data, Purchasing, and Sales views.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on managing materials with expiry dates and batch management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OQ_E062 error and ensure that expiry dates are correctly managed in your SAP system.