How To Fix /SCWM/GM015 - Item &1 exceeds the allowed weight for HU &2

/SCWM/GM015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Item &1 exceeds the allowed weight for HU &2

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/SCWM/GM015 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/GM015 Item &1 exceeds the allowed weight for HU &2 typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the total weight of the items being packed into a handling unit exceeds the maximum weight limit that has been defined for that handling unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Weight Limit Exceeded: The primary cause of this error is that the cumulative weight of the items being added to the handling unit exceeds the predefined weight limit for that handling unit.
  
  Configuration Issues: The weight limits for handling units may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Item Master Data: The weight of the item in the master data may not be accurately maintained, leading to discrepancies when packing.
  Handling Unit Type: The handling unit type may have specific weight restrictions that are being violated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the