How To Fix 9J543 - Error on determining total weight. Please check quantity and weight.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 9J -

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Error on determining total weight. Please check quantity and weight.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 9J543 - Error on determining total weight. Please check quantity and weight. ?

  The SAP error message 9J543 ("Error on determining total weight. Please check quantity and weight.") typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with shipping or handling materials. This error indicates that there is an issue with the weight calculation for a material or shipment, which can arise from several factors.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Weight Data: The material master record may not have the weight data (net weight, gross weight) properly maintained.
  Incorrect Quantity: The quantity of the material being processed may not match the expected weight, leading to discrepancies.
  Unit of Measure Issues: There may be a mismatch between the unit of measure used for the quantity and the weight.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues in the configuration of the shipping or handling settings in SAP.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the batch may not have the required weight information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify that the weight data is correctly maintained in the Basic Data and Sales views.
  Ensure that both net weight and gross weight are filled in.
  
  
  
  Verify Quantity:
  
  Check the quantity being processed in the transaction. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to the weight defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure for the quantity matches the unit of measure for the weight. You can check this in the material master and the transaction you are processing.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to shipping and handling in the SAP system. This may involve checking the relevant customizing settings in SPRO.
  
  
  
  Batch Information:
  
  If batch management is used, check the batch record to ensure that it contains the necessary weight information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)
  VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and edit material master data.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and inventory management.