How To Fix VL350 - Manufacturing date and shelf life expiration date do not agree

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Manufacturing date and shelf life expiration date do not agree

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.3526C166AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>total shelf life</> of &V4&
days is defined in the material master for material &V3&. The
manufacturing date &V1& and the total shelf life however do not give
you the <DS:GLOS.3526C176AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>shelf life expiration
date</> &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL350 - Manufacturing date and shelf life expiration date do not agree ?

  The SAP error message VL350, which states "Manufacturing date and shelf life expiration date do not agree," typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, such as when creating delivery documents or handling inventory that has shelf life management enabled. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the manufacturing date and the shelf life expiration date of a product.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Manufacturing Date: The manufacturing date entered may be later than the shelf life expiration date, which is logically incorrect.
  Shelf Life Settings: The shelf life settings for the material may not be configured correctly in the material master.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the delivery or goods movement can lead to incorrect dates being recorded.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master may not have the correct shelf life parameters set, leading to discrepancies.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Dates: Check the manufacturing date and shelf life expiration date for the affected material. Ensure that the manufacturing date is earlier than the shelf life expiration date.
  Update Material Master: If the shelf life settings are incorrect, update the material master data. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Checking the "Basic Data" and "Sales: General/Plant" views for shelf life settings.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the error occurred due to incorrect data entry, correct the dates in the relevant document or transaction.
  Check Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the batch information is correct and that the batch has valid dates.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to shelf life management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Shelf Life Management: This feature in SAP allows companies to manage the shelf life of products, ensuring that items are used or sold before they expire.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, each batch can have its own manufacturing and expiration dates, which need to be consistent.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to VL350 for additional insights or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL350 error and ensure that your inventory management processes run smoothly.