How To Fix RQ082 - Expiration date earlier than planning date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RQ - Messages for Cash Management and Forecast

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Expiration date earlier than planning date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RQ082 - Expiration date earlier than planning date ?

  The SAP error message RQ082, which states "Expiration date earlier than planning date," typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning within SAP. This error indicates that the expiration date of a material or product is set to a date that is earlier than the planning date being used in a transaction or process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Expiration Date: The expiration date for the material has been set incorrectly in the system, possibly due to data entry errors.
  Planning Date Settings: The planning date being used in the transaction is set to a future date, while the expiration date of the material is set to a past date.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been updated correctly, leading to discrepancies between the expiration date and the planning date.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the expiration date of a specific batch may be causing the issue.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the expiration date for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the expiration date is set correctly and is later than the planning date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Date:
  
  If the planning date is set incorrectly, adjust it to a date that is earlier than the expiration date.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Information:
  
  If batch management is in use, check the expiration dates of the batches associated with the material. You can do this using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch).
  Ensure that the batches have valid expiration dates that align with your planning dates.
  
  
  
  Update Data:
  
  If you find discrepancies, update the material master or batch data as necessary to correct the expiration date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for managing expiration dates and planning dates in your organization’s SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the transaction that generated the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MSC3N (Display Batch)
  MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check planning dates and stock levels.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material master data.
  
  
  Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing training to users on how to manage expiration dates and planning dates effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RQ082 error and ensure that your material planning processes run smoothly.