How To Fix WG351 - Expiration date &3 exceeded. No additional qty for material &1, plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WG - Messages for store order and investment buy

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Expiration date &3 exceeded. No additional qty for material &1, plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WG351 - Expiration date &3 exceeded. No additional qty for material &1, plant &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WG351 - Expiration date &3 exceeded. No additional qty for material &1, plant &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) when you try to post a goods movement (such as a goods receipt, transfer posting, or goods issue) for a batch-managed material, but the expiration date of the batch is already exceeded or past the allowed expiration date limit.
  
  The system checks the expiration date of the batch during the posting.
  If the expiration date is expired or beyond the allowed limit (depending on configuration), the system blocks the posting of additional quantities for that batch.
  This is a control to prevent the use or movement of expired materials.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During goods receipt or transfer posting for batch-managed materials.
  In warehouse movements where batch expiration date is checked.
  In Inventory Management or Warehouse Management modules.
  
  
  Key Variables in the Message:
  
  &1 = Material number
  &2 = Plant
  &3 = Expiration date that is exceeded
  
  
  Possible Causes:
  
  The batch you are trying to post has an expiration date that is already expired.
  The system is configured to block postings for batches with expiration dates beyond a certain threshold.
  The batch master data has an incorrect or outdated expiration date.
  The movement type or posting logic enforces strict expiration date checks.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the Batch Expiration Date:
  
  Go to transaction MSC3N (Display Batch) or MM03 (Material Master) and check the batch expiration date.
  Verify if the expiration date is indeed expired or incorrect.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Batch:
  
  If the batch is expired, try to use a batch with a valid expiration date.
  
  
  
  Adjust Expiration Date (if applicable):
  
  If the expiration date is incorrect, and business allows, update the batch expiration date via batch management transactions (e.g., MSC2N - Change Batch).
  Note: Changing expiration dates should be done carefully and only if it complies with business and legal regulations.
  
  
  
  Check System Settings for Expiration Date Checks:
  
  The system may have settings that block postings for expired batches.
  Check the configuration in Logistics General > Batch Management > Expiration Date Check.
  In some cases, the tolerance period for expiration date can be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Override Expiration Date Check (if allowed):
  
  Some movement types or transactions allow overriding expiration date checks.
  Consult with your SAP WM/IM consultant or basis team if such an override is possible and allowed.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management (QM):
  
  If QM is integrated, expired batches may be blocked for quality reasons.
  Coordinate with QM to release or block batches accordingly.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Batch Management:
  
  Batch management is used to track materials with specific characteristics, including expiration dates.
  
  
  Expiration Date Check:
  
  The system can be configured to check expiration dates during goods movements to ensure compliance with quality and legal requirements.
  
  
  Movement Types:
  
  Some movement types enforce stricter expiration date checks than others.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  If this error occurs unexpectedly, check for relevant SAP Notes or patches related to batch expiration date handling.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WG351 - Expiration date exceeded
  
  
  Cause
  Posting attempted for batch with expired date
  
  
  Solution
  Use valid batch, correct expiration date, adjust config or override if allowed
  
  
  Transactions
  MSC3N, MSC2N, MM03
  
  
  Modules
  WM, IM, QM
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or configuration, feel free to ask!