How To Fix VL348 - Manufacturing date &1 was determined from the material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Manufacturing date &1 was determined from the material master

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.3526C166AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>total shelf life</> of &V4&
days is defined in the material master for material &V3&. This is used
together with the <DS:GLOS.3526C176AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>shelf life
expiration date</> &V2& to determine the manufacturing date &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the data determined by the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL348 - Manufacturing date &1 was determined from the material master ?

  The SAP error message VL348 indicates that the manufacturing date for a material was determined from the material master data, but there may be an issue with how this date is being processed in the context of the transaction you are trying to execute (such as a delivery or goods movement).
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Data: The manufacturing date is derived from the material master, which may not be correctly set up. This could be due to missing or incorrect data in the material master record.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, the system may be trying to determine the manufacturing date based on batch characteristics, which could lead to inconsistencies if the batch data is not properly maintained.
  Date Format Issues: There may be issues with the date format or the way dates are being interpreted in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration settings in the system that are affecting how manufacturing dates are determined or processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the manufacturing date and other relevant fields. Ensure that the data is complete and accurate.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Batch Data: 
  
  If the material is batch-managed, check the batch records (transaction code MSC3N) to ensure that the manufacturing date is correctly maintained for the relevant batches.
  
  
  
  Date Format: 
  
  Ensure that the date format settings in your user profile and system settings are consistent and correct.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to manufacturing date determination. This may involve checking the configuration for the relevant movement types or delivery processes.
  
  
  
  Error Logs: 
  
  Check the application logs (transaction code SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making any changes, perform a test transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management and batch management for best practices and guidelines.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant for further assistance.