How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV243 - ASN &1 item &2: unit of measure for gross weight is missing or invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: ASN &1 item &2: unit of measure for gross weight is missing or invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV243 - ASN &1 item &2: unit of measure for gross weight is missing or invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV243 ASN &1 item &2: unit of measure for gross weight is missing or invalid typically occurs in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing within the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to process the ASN due to an issue with the unit of measure (UoM) for the gross weight of a specific item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM: The gross weight for the item in the ASN does not have a unit of measure defined.
  Invalid UoM: The unit of measure provided for the gross weight is not recognized or is not valid in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or the ASN settings that lead to this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Errors during data entry or data migration could lead to missing or incorrect UoM values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question and verify that the gross weight and its unit of measure are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the UoM for gross weight is valid and corresponds to the expected values (e.g., KG, LB).
  
  
  
  Review ASN Data:
  
  Check the ASN data being sent to ensure that the gross weight and its unit of measure are included and correctly formatted.
  If the ASN is generated from another system, ensure that the integration is correctly mapping the UoM.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SCM module related to ASN processing and ensure that the UoM settings are correctly defined.
  Check if there are any specific settings for the item category or shipping point that might affect the UoM.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data being used in the ASN against the expected formats and values in SAP.
  If the ASN is being generated programmatically, ensure that the logic for setting the UoM is correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to ASN processing and UoM handling.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, test the ASN processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery), or WE02 (Display IDoc) to investigate the material and ASN details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Exits or BAdIs: If custom logic is involved in ASN processing, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how UoM is handled.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message related to the missing or invalid unit of measure for gross weight in the ASN.