How To Fix NAA551 - No net weight was created for item &2 in customer settlement &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 551

• Message text: No net weight was created for item &2 in customer settlement &1

What causes this issue?

No net weight was created for item &V2& in customer settlement &V1&.
The condition record for condition type &V3&, however, refers to the
net weight in terms of the scale and/or condition basis (reference
magnitude and/or calculation rule).
The document item is not relevant to the condition record.

System Response

You cannot update, as the business volume data is incomplete.

How to fix this error?

If you want to perform an update, you must maintain the net weight for
the document item.
You can maintain the net weight in the document item or in the material
master.

Procedure for System Administrators

The condition record has the (internal) number &V4&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA551 - No net weight was created for item &2 in customer settlement &1 ?

  The SAP error message NAA551 indicates that there is an issue with the net weight not being created for a specific item in a customer settlement. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and billing processes, particularly when dealing with materials that require weight information for settlement purposes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Weight Data: The most common cause of this error is that the material master data for the item in question does not have the net weight defined. This can happen if the material was created without specifying the weight or if the weight data was inadvertently deleted or not maintained.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to how weights are handled in customer settlements. This could include settings in the material master or in the customer settlement configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the sales order or delivery documents, leading to the inability to calculate or retrieve the net weight.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the net weight is correctly maintained in the relevant views (usually in the Basic Data or Sales Org views).
  If the net weight is missing, update the material master with the correct weight information.
  
  
  
  Review Customer Settlement Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to customer settlements to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle weight data.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO).
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Ensure that all related documents (sales orders, deliveries, etc.) are consistent with the material master data.
  If there are discrepancies, you may need to correct the relevant documents.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Settlement:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, attempt to reprocess the customer settlement to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VF03 - Display Billing Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to customer settlements and material management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.