How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT081 - Enter a maximum weight

/SAPAPO/MAT081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Enter a maximum weight

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT081 - Enter a maximum weight ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT081 Enter a maximum weight typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user is trying to create or modify a material master record, and the system requires a maximum weight to be specified for the material.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The maximum weight field is left blank or not filled in during the material master data entry.
  The system settings or configuration require a maximum weight to be defined for certain materials, especially if they are subject to weight-based planning or transportation considerations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Access Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining material master data (e.g., MM02 for changing material data).
  
  
  
  Navigate to the Relevant View:
  
  Select the appropriate view that includes weight information (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, or Logistics views).
  
  
  
  Enter Maximum Weight:
  
  Locate the field for maximum weight and enter a valid value. Ensure that