How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES112 - Net weight can't be maintained for an alternative unit of measure

MAT_MESSAGES112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Net weight can't be maintained for an alternative unit of measure

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MAT_MESSAGES112 - Details

• The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES112 indicates that there is an issue with maintaining the net weight for an alternative unit of measure (UoM) in the material master data. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a net weight to a unit of measure that is not allowed or not properly configured in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The alternative unit of measure may not be set up correctly in the material master.
  Missing Weight Information: The net weight may not be defined for the base unit of measure, which is required for alternative units of measure.
  Unit of Measure Conversion: There may be issues with the conversion factors between the base unit of measure and the alternative unit of measure.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions on maintaining net weight for alternative units of measure.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02) and check the basic data