How To Fix /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG778 - Enter at least one of weight, volume, pieces, or containers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG -

• Message number: 778

• Message text: Enter at least one of weight, volume, pieces, or containers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG778 - Enter at least one of weight, volume, pieces, or containers ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/FAG_MSG778 indicates that when trying to create or modify a transportation request or shipment in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) module, the system requires at least one of the following fields to be filled: weight, volume, pieces, or containers. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process the transportation request due to missing essential data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause is that none of the required fields (weight, volume, pieces, or containers) have been populated in the transportation request or shipment.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that require these fields to be filled but are not set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: Users may have overlooked entering the necessary information during the creation or modification of the transportation request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Data: Ensure that at least one of the required fields (weight, volume, pieces, or containers) is filled in the transportation request or shipment. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM.
  Locating the section where you can input weight, volume, pieces, or containers.
  Entering the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you believe that the fields should not be mandatory, check the configuration settings in SAP TM to see if there are any rules or settings that enforce the requirement for these fields. This may involve:
  
  Consulting with your SAP TM configuration team.
  Reviewing the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) related to transportation management.
  
  
  
  Validation Rules: Review any validation rules that may be in place that could be causing this error. Sometimes, custom validations may enforce additional requirements.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering these fields and understand how to do so correctly.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to transportation management and the specific transaction you are working with.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that at least one of the required fields is populated, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transportation request or shipment processing.