How To Fix /SCWM/GM053 - No addition to stock where best before/shelf life expiration date differs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No addition to stock where best before/shelf life expiration date differs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM053 - No addition to stock where best before/shelf life expiration date differs ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM053 indicates that there is an issue with the addition of stock due to a discrepancy in the best before date (BBD) or shelf life expiration date (SLED) of the items being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling, particularly when dealing with products that have a limited shelf life.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Discrepancy: The error arises when the system detects that the best before date or shelf life expiration date of the incoming stock does not match the existing stock in the warehouse. This can happen if:
  
  The incoming stock has a different BBD/SLED than what is already in stock.
  The system is configured to prevent the addition of stock with differing expiration dates to ensure product quality and compliance.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The warehouse management settings may be configured to enforce strict controls on stock with different expiration dates, preventing mixing of stock that