How To Fix 8B197 - Gross weight is smaller than net weight - check your entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Gross weight is smaller than net weight - check your entries

What causes this issue?

The entered net weight is greater than the entered gross weight.

System Response

It is not possible to continue.

How to fix this error?

Please correct the wrong weight.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B197 - Gross weight is smaller than net weight - check your entries ?

  The SAP error message 8B197 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the gross weight and net weight of a material or product in the system. Specifically, it means that the gross weight (the total weight of the product including packaging) is smaller than the net weight (the weight of the product itself without packaging), which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is incorrect data entry when creating or updating material master records, purchase orders, or sales orders.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may have been set up incorrectly, leading to inconsistencies in weight definitions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of weight units or measurement settings in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify the gross weight and net weight values in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data).
  Ensure that the gross weight is greater than or equal to the net weight.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entries:
  
  If you find discrepancies, correct the values in the material master or the relevant document (purchase order, sales order, etc.).
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to weights in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the units of measure and weight settings are correctly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for entering weights in your organization to ensure compliance with standards.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making corrections, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Weight Definitions: Understand the definitions of gross weight and net weight, and how they are used in your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the importance of accurate weight entries to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 8B197 and ensure that your weight entries are accurate in the SAP system.