How To Fix WM081 - Validity of item & changed to match validity of material

WM081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Validity of item & changed to match validity of material

What causes this issue?

The material validity and the item validity do not overlap completely.

System Response

The system determines the common validity and sets a minimum limit
in the module item, as well as a limit for the maximum possible
value.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM081 - Validity of item & changed to match validity of material ?

  The SAP error message WM081 ("Validity of item & changed to match validity of material") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is a mismatch between the validity period of a warehouse task item and the validity period of the material associated with that item. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a transfer order or when processing inventory movements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Validity Period Mismatch: The item in the warehouse task has a validity period that does not align with the validity period of the material. This can occur if the material has been set up with specific validity dates (e.g., for batch management or special stock) that do not match the dates for the warehouse task item.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have been changed, affecting the validity dates.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batch associated with the material may