How To Fix /SCMB/TMSRES043 - Weight &1 differs from the Pack. Material (&2 &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/TMSRES -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Weight &1 differs from the Pack. Material (&2 &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES043 - Weight &1 differs from the Pack. Material (&2 &3) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/TMSRES043 Weight &1 differs from the Pack. Material (&2 &3) typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is a discrepancy between the weight of a product being processed and the weight defined in the packing material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Weight Mismatch: The weight of the item being packed (as per the transaction) does not match the weight defined in the packing material master data.
  Incorrect Master Data: The packing material master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to discrepancies.
  Changes in Product Specifications: If the product specifications have changed (e.g., a change in the product's weight), but the packing material data has not been updated accordingly.
  Unit of Measure Issues: There may be issues related to the unit of measure (UoM) used for the weight in the packing material versus the weight being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Packing Material Master Data:
  
  Check the packing material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the weight defined in the master data matches the actual weight of the product being packed.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM03 for material master) and reviewing the packing data.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the weight in the packing material master is incorrect, update it to reflect the correct weight.
  Ensure that any changes are communicated to relevant stakeholders to avoid future discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Product Specifications:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the product specifications, ensure that all related master data (including packing materials) is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure for weight is consistent across the packing material and the product being processed. If there are discrepancies, adjust the UoM settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting the packing process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to manage and verify material and packing data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, review any user exits or BAdIs that may affect packing and weight validation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.