How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE675 - Gross weight should be greater than or equal to the net weight.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Gross weight should be greater than or equal to the net weight.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE675 - Gross weight should be greater than or equal to the net weight. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE675 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the gross weight and net weight of a product in the system. Specifically, the gross weight must be greater than or equal to the net weight. This is a common validation check in SAP to ensure that the weights are logically consistent.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The gross weight may have been incorrectly entered as less than the net weight during the creation or modification of a material master record or a production order.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data or the way weights are calculated in the system.
  Missing Data: Sometimes, if the net weight is not defined or is set to zero, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the weights under the Basic Data or Sales Org. data views.
  Ensure that the gross weight is greater than or equal to the net weight.
  
  
  
  Correct Weights:
  
  If you find that the gross weight is incorrectly set, update it to a value that is greater than or equal to the net weight.
  If the net weight is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration settings related to weight calculations in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the weight units and conversion factors are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent this error from occurring in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on weight management in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to weight validation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the weights in your SAP system are correctly configured.