How To Fix BORGR117 - Gross weight of mat. & for ref. document & & is smaller than net weight

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BORGR - Messages Multi-Level Goods Receipt

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Gross weight of mat. & for ref. document & & is smaller than net weight

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BORGR117 - Gross weight of mat. & for ref. document & & is smaller than net weight ?

  The SAP error message BORGR117 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the gross weight and the net weight of a material in a reference document. Specifically, the gross weight is smaller than the net weight, which is not logically possible since the gross weight should always be equal to or greater than the net weight (the net weight is the weight of the material itself, while the gross weight includes the packaging and any other materials).
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is incorrect data entry when creating or updating the material master or during the transaction that involves the material.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master data may have been incorrectly configured, leading to inconsistencies in weight data.
  Document Errors: The reference document (like a purchase order, sales order, or delivery) may have been created with incorrect weight values.
  Unit of Measure Issues: There may be issues related to the unit of measure conversions that lead to incorrect weight calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the gross weight and net weight values. Ensure that the gross weight is greater than or equal to the net weight.
  If there are discrepancies, correct the values in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Reference Document:
  
  Identify the reference document mentioned in the error message and check the weight values entered in that document.
  If the weights are incorrect, update the document with the correct values.
  
  
  
  Check for Unit of Measure Issues:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure used for the weights are consistent and correctly defined in the system.
  If necessary, adjust the unit of measure settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Document:
  
  If the error persists and cannot be resolved through corrections, consider recreating the document with the correct weight values.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Weight Definitions:
  
  Net Weight: The weight of the product itself without any packaging.
  Gross Weight: The total weight of the product including packaging and any other materials.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the BORGR117 error message in SAP.