How To Fix /CWM/MD037 - The tare field must be set when you enter a reference unit of measure

/CWM/MD037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MD -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The tare field must be set when you enter a reference unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MD037 - The tare field must be set when you enter a reference unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MD037 The tare field must be set when you enter a reference unit of measure typically occurs in the context of handling materials and their measurements in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with weight-based units of measure.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you are trying to enter a reference unit of measure for a material, but the tare weight field is not populated. The tare weight is the weight of the container or packaging without the product itself, and it is essential for accurate weight calculations in logistics and inventory management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the tare weight field is filled in when you are entering a reference unit of measure. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) depending on your scenario.
  Enter the material number for which