How To Fix VL349 - Shelf life expiration date &2 was determined from the material master

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Shelf life expiration date &2 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
along with manufacturing date &V1& to determine the
<DS:GLOS.3526C176AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>shelf life expiration date</>
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the data determined in the system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL349 - Shelf life expiration date &2 was determined from the material master ?

  The SAP error message VL349 indicates that the shelf life expiration date for a material has been determined from the material master data, and it is likely that this date is causing an issue during the processing of a delivery or goods movement. This error typically arises in the context of managing materials with shelf life, which is crucial for perishable goods.
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Settings: The material master may have shelf life settings that are not aligned with the current stock or delivery process. This includes settings for shelf life expiration dates, which are determined based on the material's production date and the defined shelf life in the material master.
  Expired Stock: The stock being processed may have already expired based on the shelf life settings, leading to the error when trying to perform a delivery or goods movement.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect configuration in the material master regarding shelf life management, such as missing or incorrect values for shelf life, minimum remaining shelf life, or other related fields.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the shelf life settings (e.g., shelf life, minimum remaining shelf life) are correctly configured.
  
  Transaction Code: MM03 (Display Material)
  
  
  Review Stock Status: Check the stock status of the material to see if any stock is expired or nearing expiration. You can use transaction code MMBE to view stock levels and their expiration dates.
  Adjust Shelf Life Settings: If necessary, adjust the shelf life settings in the material master to ensure they reflect the actual shelf life of the product.
  Use Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batches being processed have valid shelf life dates. You can check batch details using transaction code MSC3N (Display Batch).
  Reprocess Delivery: After making the necessary adjustments, try to reprocess the delivery or goods movement that triggered the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: This is a feature in SAP that helps manage the lifecycle of perishable goods. It includes settings for shelf life expiration dates, minimum remaining shelf life, and more.
  Batch Management: If the material is managed in batches, each batch can have its own shelf life, which can complicate the management of expiration dates.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for shelf life management can be found in the SAP IMG under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Shelf Life Expiration Date.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL349 error and ensure that your material's shelf life management is correctly configured.