How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_BATCH303 - Enter shelf life expiration or best-before date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_BATCH -

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Enter shelf life expiration or best-before date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_BATCH303 - Enter shelf life expiration or best-before date ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_BATCH303 indicates that a shelf life expiration date or best-before date is required for a batch during the delivery process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a delivery or a goods movement for a batch-managed material that has shelf life management enabled, but the required date information is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Shelf Life Data: The batch you are trying to use does not have a shelf life expiration date or best-before date assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The material may be configured to require shelf life management, but the necessary data has not been maintained in the system.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings for the material may not be correctly set up to handle shelf life data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Batch Data:
  
  Go to the batch management screen (transaction code MSC3N or MM03 for material master) and check the batch details.
  Ensure that the shelf life expiration date and best-before date are filled in for the relevant batch.
  
  
  
  Maintain Shelf Life Data:
  
  If the dates are missing, you can maintain them by using transaction code MSC2N (Change Batch) or through the material master data.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data 1" or "Shelf Life Data" view in the material master and enter the required dates.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master settings to ensure that shelf life management is correctly configured. This can be done in the material master under the "Plant Data / Storage" view.
  Ensure that the "Shelf Life" indicator is set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an SAP administrator, review the configuration settings for shelf life management in the EWM module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the delivery or goods movement again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows businesses to manage the shelf life of products, ensuring that items are used or sold before they expire.
  Batch Management: This is a method of tracking inventory in batches, which is particularly important for industries like food and pharmaceuticals where expiration dates are critical.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific EWM documentation related to batch management and shelf life management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.