How To Fix VBDRV042 - Expiration date was not calculated (not planned for &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VBDRV - Derivation of Batch Characteristics

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Expiration date was not calculated (not planned for &1)

What causes this issue?

The date of production was derived, but not the shelf life expiration
date.
The shelf life expiration date has not been changed.

System Response

At this point, you could calculate the shelf life expiration date. It
has not been calculated here because calculation is not defined for
this material.

How to fix this error?

If you want to calculate the shelf life expiration date, maintain the
relevant fields in the material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VBDRV042 - Expiration date was not calculated (not planned for &1) ?

  The SAP error message VBDRV042 indicates that the expiration date for a specific item was not calculated because it was not planned for the specified date. This error typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM) modules when dealing with delivery dates, sales orders, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Planning Data: The item in question may not have been set up with the necessary planning data, such as lead times, delivery schedules, or expiration date settings.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the calculation of expiration dates. This could be due to missing settings in the material master or sales document types.
  Item Category Settings: The item category may not be configured to allow for expiration date calculations.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the item, such as missing or incorrect master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that