How To Fix SO331 - Expiration date must be in the future

SO331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Expiration date must be in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO331 - Expiration date must be in the future ?

  The SAP error message SO331, which states "Expiration date must be in the future," typically occurs when you are trying to enter or save a date that is either in the past or is the current date for a field that requires a future date. This error is commonly encountered in various SAP modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Material Management (MM), where expiration dates are relevant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The expiration date you have entered is either today’s date or a date that has already passed.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations set up in the system that enforce future dates for certain fields.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being imported or migrated into the system, it may contain past dates that are not valid according to the business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Review the expiration date you have entered and ensure it is set to a