How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT144 - Shelf life must not be shorter than maturation time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Shelf life must not be shorter than maturation time

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT144 - Shelf life must not be shorter than maturation time ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT144 indicates that the shelf life of a product is shorter than its maturation time. This is a common issue in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) in SAP, particularly when dealing with products that have specific shelf life requirements and maturation processes.
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Configuration: The shelf life of the product is defined in the material master data, and it is shorter than the maturation time required for the product.
  Maturation Time: This is the time required for a product to mature before it can be sold or used. If this time exceeds the shelf life, the system will raise this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the material master or planning data can lead to this discrepancy.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected product.
  Check the shelf life settings under the "Basic Data" or "Storage" views.
  Ensure that the shelf life is set to a value that is equal to or greater than the maturation time.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maturation Time:
  
  If the maturation time is incorrectly set, adjust it to a value that is less than or equal to the shelf life.
  This can be done in the relevant planning or production settings.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  Discuss with production, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure that the shelf life and maturation time are aligned with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them to production to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document any changes made to the material master or planning data for future reference and to prevent similar issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the relevant views in the material master that pertain to shelf life and maturation time.
  APO Configuration: Understand the configuration settings in APO that relate to product lifecycle management, including shelf life management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in material management and planning to minimize data entry errors in the future.
  
  By addressing the discrepancy between shelf life and maturation time, you can resolve the error and ensure that your planning processes run smoothly.