How To Fix /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR653 - Minimum shelf life value should be less than maximum shelf life value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR -

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Minimum shelf life value should be less than maximum shelf life value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR653 - Minimum shelf life value should be less than maximum shelf life value ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/RRP_HEUR653 indicates that there is an issue with the shelf life settings for a product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. Specifically, the error states that the minimum shelf life value must be less than the maximum shelf life value. This is a validation check to ensure that the product's shelf life parameters are logically consistent.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the minimum shelf life value is set to be greater than or equal to the maximum shelf life value for a product. This inconsistency can arise from:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the configuration of product master data, the shelf life values may have been entered incorrectly.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been errors in the data transfer that resulted in incorrect shelf life values.
  Changes in Product Specifications: If product specifications were updated without properly adjusting the shelf life values, this error could occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the minimum shelf life value is less than the maximum shelf life value. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Access Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO (transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 or similar).
  Locate the product that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check Shelf Life Values:
  
  Review the shelf life settings for the product.
  Identify the minimum and maximum shelf life values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the minimum shelf life is greater than or equal to the maximum shelf life, adjust the values accordingly.
  Set a valid minimum shelf life that is less than the maximum shelf life.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the product master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Planning Heuristic:
  
  After correcting the shelf life values, re-run the planning heuristic or any relevant planning processes to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: Understanding how shelf life is managed in SAP APO is crucial. Shelf life management is important for products that have expiration dates, such as food and pharmaceuticals.
  Product Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the product master data structure in SAP, including how to navigate and edit product attributes.
  Error Handling: If you encounter similar errors in the future, check the product master data for inconsistencies and validate all relevant fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product's shelf life settings are correctly configured.