How To Fix VL451 - The minimum remaining shelf life was fallen short of by & days

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 451

• Message text: The minimum remaining shelf life was fallen short of by & days

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL451 - The minimum remaining shelf life was fallen short of by & days ?

  The SAP error message VL451 indicates that the minimum remaining shelf life for a product has fallen short by a specified number of days. This error typically occurs during the delivery process when the system checks the shelf life of the materials being delivered against the defined minimum shelf life requirements.
  Cause:
  
  Shelf Life Expiration: The product being delivered has a shelf life that is shorter than the minimum required shelf life set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The minimum shelf life settings in the material master or the delivery document may not be aligned with the actual shelf life of the product.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch being delivered may not meet the shelf life requirements.
  Delivery Date: The delivery date may be too close to the expiration date of the product, leading to insufficient remaining shelf life.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master data for the product in question. Ensure that the minimum shelf life is correctly defined in the "Basic Data" or "Storage" views.
  Review Batch Information: If batch management is used, check the batch characteristics to confirm the remaining shelf life of the batch being delivered.
  Adjust Delivery Date: If possible, adjust the delivery date to allow for a longer shelf life period.
  Change Minimum Shelf Life: If the business process allows, consider adjusting the minimum shelf life requirement in the system to accommodate the product being delivered.
  Use Different Batch: If the current batch does not meet the requirements, consider using a different batch that has a longer remaining shelf life.
  Consult with Business Process Owners: Discuss with relevant stakeholders (e.g., quality assurance, supply chain) to determine if the minimum shelf life requirements can be modified based on business needs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration: The minimum shelf life can be configured in the material master under the "Plant Data / Storage" view. The field for "Minimum Remaining Shelf Life" specifies the required number of days.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, ensure that the batches are properly managed and that their shelf life is monitored.
  Quality Management: Integrate quality management processes to ensure that products with insufficient shelf life are not delivered to customers.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to manage shelf life and batch management settings.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the VL451 error and proceed with the delivery process.