How To Fix /SCMTMS/CFIR081 - UoM for net weight missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/CFIR -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: UoM for net weight missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR081 - UoM for net weight missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/CFIR081 indicates that there is a missing Unit of Measure (UoM) for the net weight in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error typically arises when the system expects a UoM for the net weight of a product or shipment, but it is not provided or is incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing UoM Configuration: The UoM for the net weight might not be defined in the material master or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the net weight UoM specified, or it may be set incorrectly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the transportation data.
  Incomplete Shipment Data: The shipment or freight order may not have all the necessary details filled in, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the net weight and its UoM are correctly defined in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Purchasing).
  Ensure that the UoM for net weight is maintained and is consistent with the other related data.
  
  
  
  Review Transportation Data:
  
  Check the transportation request or freight order to ensure that all necessary fields, including net weight and its UoM, are filled in correctly.
  If using a custom solution or enhancement, ensure that the logic for populating these fields is functioning as expected.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to UoM and weight measures. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the UoM for weight is correctly defined in the UoM settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any available consistency checks or reports to identify and rectify any discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other user forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.