How To Fix RFM_ST_PICK_REQ033 - Maintain weight and volume data for picking request generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_ST_PICK_REQ - Message Class for Picking Request BO

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Maintain weight and volume data for picking request generation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_ST_PICK_REQ033 - Maintain weight and volume data for picking request generation ?

  The SAP error message RFM_ST_PICK_REQ033 indicates that there is a missing configuration related to weight and volume data for the picking request generation process. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or logistics execution when the system attempts to generate a picking request but cannot find the necessary weight and volume information for the items involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight and Volume Data: The most common cause is that the material master records for the items involved in the picking request do not have weight and volume data maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the warehouse management or logistics execution module may not be set up correctly to handle weight and volume data.
  Item Type: The item type may not be configured to require weight and volume data, leading to inconsistencies when generating picking requests.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (especially Basic Data 1 and Sales Org/Plant Data) to ensure that weight and volume data are filled in.
  If the data is missing, you can update it using transaction code MM02.
  
  
  
  Maintain Weight and Volume Data:
  
  Ensure that the weight and volume fields are populated for all relevant materials. This includes gross weight, net weight, and volume.
  If you have a large number of materials to update, consider using mass maintenance tools or batch input sessions.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Logistics Execution (LE) module to ensure that they are set up to handle weight and volume data correctly.
  You can access the configuration settings through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections for warehouse management.
  
  
  
  Check Item Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the item types used in your warehouse management processes are configured to require weight and volume data.
  This may involve reviewing the settings in the material type configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the picking request generation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data maintenance and warehouse management configuration.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic in your system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the handling of weight and volume data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RFM_ST_PICK_REQ033 error and ensure that your picking requests can be generated successfully.