How To Fix EEWA_WA039 - Tare weight is greater than gross weight

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA_WA - Weighing System

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Tare weight is greater than gross weight

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA_WA039 - Tare weight is greater than gross weight ?

  The SAP error message EEWA_WA039 indicates that the tare weight (the weight of the packaging or container) is greater than the gross weight (the total weight of the product including packaging). This situation is logically incorrect, as the gross weight should always be greater than or equal to the tare weight.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The most common cause is a mistake during data entry where the tare weight is incorrectly entered as being greater than the gross weight.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may have incorrect weight values defined.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how weights are calculated or configured in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Weights: Check the values entered for both tare weight and gross weight. Ensure that the tare weight is less than or equal to the gross weight.
  Correct Master Data: If the weights are defined in the material master, navigate to the material master record and correct the tare and gross weight values.
  Review Input Data: If the weights are being entered through a transaction, ensure that the input data is correct and follows the expected format.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for further troubleshooting.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to update material master data or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to check the transaction causing the error.
  Weight Units: Ensure that the units of measurement for weight are consistent and correctly defined in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Training: Consider providing training for users on how to correctly enter weight data to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EEWA_WA039 error and ensure that the weight data in your SAP system is accurate.