How To Fix VL203 - Batch & expires on &

VL203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Batch & expires on &

What causes this issue?

An expiry date is specified for this <GL:batch>batch</>. This date is
either already in the past, or it comes before the delivery date.

System Response

An error message is produced when this batch is manually entered in the
delivery. If this error occurs when a delivery is being created for a
sales order, the order item will not be delivered.

How to fix this error?

Specifying a batch in the delivery
Enter a batch with an expiry date far enough in the future.
Creating a delivery for a sales order
Correct the order item as appropriate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL203 - Batch & expires on & ?

  The SAP error message VL203 ("Batch & expires on &") typically occurs in the context of handling batch management in inventory and logistics processes. This error indicates that the batch you are trying to process has expired based on the expiration date defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Expired Batch: The batch you are attempting to use has an expiration date that has already passed.
  Batch Management Settings: The batch management settings in the material master may not be configured correctly, leading to issues with batch expiration.
  Incorrect Date Handling: The system may not be handling the date correctly due to configuration issues or incorrect data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Batch Status: Verify the status of the batch in question. You can do this by navigating to the batch management screen (Transaction code: MSC3N) and checking the expiration date.
  Use a Valid Batch: If the batch has expired, you will need to use a different batch that is still