How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG226 - Enter gross weight unit of measure for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Enter gross weight unit of measure for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG226 - Enter gross weight unit of measure for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG226 indicates that the system requires a gross weight unit of measure for a specific item in the Transportation Management System (TMS). This error typically arises when creating or processing transportation-related documents, such as freight orders or shipments, where weight information is necessary for calculations and logistics planning.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The gross weight unit of measure (UoM) is not specified for the item in question.
  The item master data does not have the required weight information configured.
  The configuration settings in the TMS or the material master are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Item Data:
  
  Navigate to the item in question and verify that the gross weight and the unit of measure are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the gross weight is specified in the material master data for the item.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM02).
  Select the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data 1 or Sales Org. Data) and ensure that the gross weight and the unit of measure are filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in TMS to ensure that the weight-related settings are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the unit of measure used for gross weight is valid and recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  Update Transportation Document:
  
  If the error occurs while processing a transportation document, try to update the document with the correct gross weight unit of measure.
  You may need to re-enter or adjust the item details in the transportation document.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining weight information in TMS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  VT01N - Create Shipment
  VT02N - Change Shipment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit material master data and transportation documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the gross weight unit of measure is properly maintained for the item in question.