How To Fix /SAPAPO/MSDP_DET011 - Expiration date must fall after the availability date

/SAPAPO/MSDP_DET011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MSDP_DET -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Expiration date must fall after the availability date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DET011 - Expiration date must fall after the availability date ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MSDP_DET011 indicates that there is an issue with the expiration date of a product or material in relation to its availability date. Specifically, the error states that the expiration date must be later than the availability date. This is a common issue in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) modules, particularly when dealing with products that have a limited shelf life.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The expiration date has been entered incorrectly and is set to a date that is earlier than or the same as the availability date.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicting dates.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batch-specific data may have incorrect dates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the availability date and