/INCMD/MSG389 - Use-up date cannot lie before valid-from date for rel. &1 at location &2

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 389

• Message text: Use-up date cannot lie before valid-from date for rel. &1 at location &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG389 - Use-up date cannot lie before valid-from date for rel. &1 at location &2 ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG389 indicates that there is a problem with the use-up date in relation to the valid-from date for a specific release at a given location. This error typically arises in the context of inventory management or material master data, particularly when dealing with product lifecycle management or batch management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the use-up date (the date until which a product can be used) is set to a date that is earlier than the valid-from date (the date from which the product is valid). This creates a logical inconsistency because a product cannot be valid before it can be used.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the use-up date is set to a date that is equal to or later than the valid-from date. Here are the steps to correct the issue:
  
  
  Identify the Material and Location: Check the material number and location mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  Access the Material Master: Go to the material master data for the specified material and location. You can do this using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  Check Valid-From and Use-Up Dates: Navigate to the relevant views (such as Basic Data, Sales, or Plant Data) and locate the valid-from and use-up dates.
  
  
  Adjust the Dates: If the use-up date is earlier than the valid-from date, update the use-up date to a date that is equal to or later than the valid-from date.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After saving, try to perform the action that triggered the error again to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, ensure that the batch information is also consistent with the valid-from and use-up dates.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and product lifecycle management for additional context on valid-from and use-up dates.
  
  If the issue persists after making the necessary changes, consider consulting with your SAP support team or checking for any customizations or enhancements that may affect date handling in your SAP environment.