How To Fix WM581 - Validity data & is in the future

WM581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WM - IS-R Assortments

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Validity data & is in the future

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WM581 - Validity data & is in the future ?

  The SAP error message WM581 ("Validity data & is in the future") typically occurs in the Warehouse Management (WM) module when there is an attempt to process a material or stock that has a validity date set in the future. This can happen during various transactions, such as stock transfers, inventory counts, or when trying to post goods movements.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The material or stock item has a validity date that is later than the current system date.
  The system is configured to prevent actions on items that are not yet valid for use or movement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WM581 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Review the material master data for the item in question. Check the "Validity" or "Expiration" dates in the material master record.
  If the validity date is indeed set in the future, you may need to adjust it to a date that is either today