How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS165 - Weight change exceeds the permitted tolerance

/SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Weight change exceeds the permitted tolerance

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/SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS165 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS165 indicates that there is a weight change for a Handling Unit (HU) that exceeds the permitted tolerance defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics, where accurate weight measurements are crucial for inventory management, shipping, and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Weight Discrepancy: The actual weight of the Handling Unit (HU) has been recorded or calculated to be significantly different from the expected weight. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect weight entry during goods receipt or packing.
  Changes in the contents of the HU (e.g., items added or removed).
  Errors in the weight measurement equipment.
  
  
  
  Tolerance Settings: The system has defined tolerance levels for weight discrepancies. If the difference between the expected weight and the actual weight exceeds this tolerance, the error is triggered.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Weight Entries: Check the weight entries for the Handling Unit. Ensure that the weight recorded matches the actual weight of the contents. If