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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 expiration date for the affected material. Ensure that the expiration date is set to a date that is after the availability date.
  Update Master Data: If the dates are incorrect, update the master data for the material in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  Batch Data: If batch management is used, check the batch-specific data to ensure that the expiration date is correctly set for each batch.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to product lifecycle management and expiration dates to ensure they align with business requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing expiration dates and availability dates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MSC2N (Change Product), or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check and update the relevant data.
  Batch Management: If your organization uses batch management, ensure that the batch characteristics are correctly defined.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the expiration date is correctly set in relation to the availability date.