How To Fix /NFM/MM206 - Transaction &: Charge weight missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /NFM/MM -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Transaction &: Charge weight missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /NFM/MM206 - Transaction &: Charge weight missing ?

  The SAP error message /NFM/MM206 Transaction &: Charge weight missing typically occurs in the context of materials management and logistics when a transaction is being processed that requires a charge weight to be specified, but it is missing from the relevant material master data or transaction details.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Charge Weight: The primary cause of this error is that the charge weight field is not filled in the material master record for the item being processed. Charge weight is often used for shipping and logistics calculations.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to require a charge weight.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the charge weight.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle charge weights for certain materials or transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the relevant views (usually the Basic Data or Sales views) and ensure that the charge weight is filled in.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type being used is configured to require a charge weight. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  If necessary, adjust the configuration to include charge weight as a required field.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction (like a goods movement or sales order), review the transaction data to ensure all required fields, including charge weight, are filled in.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how charge weight is used in your organization’s processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Charge Weight Definition: Charge weight is typically defined as the weight used for calculating shipping costs, which may differ from the actual weight of the product due to packaging or other factors.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that may affect logistics and shipping processes.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C - Goods Movement transactions
  
  
  
  By addressing the missing charge weight in the material master or transaction data, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your operations.