How To Fix /SCWM/LC1073 - The weight entered is larger than the maximum weight

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LC1 -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: The weight entered is larger than the maximum weight

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LC1073 - The weight entered is larger than the maximum weight ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LC1073 indicates that the weight entered for a particular item exceeds the maximum weight limit defined in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics, particularly when dealing with handling units or products that have weight restrictions.
  Cause:
  
  Weight Exceeds Maximum Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the weight of the item being processed (e.g., during goods receipt, goods issue, or inventory management) exceeds the maximum weight limit set in the system for that specific product or handling unit.
  Configuration Issues: The maximum weight limit may not be configured correctly in the material master or handling unit settings.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry, where the weight is incorrectly inputted or calculated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question and verify the weight settings. Ensure that the maximum weight limit is set appropriately.
  You can access the material master using transaction code MM03 and check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Adjust Weight in Transaction:
  
  If the weight entered is indeed incorrect, correct the weight in the transaction where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  If you are using handling units, check the handling unit configuration to ensure that the maximum weight limits are set correctly.
  You can use transaction code HU02 to manage handling units.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the maximum weight settings or if they need to be adjusted, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in warehouse management.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to enter weights correctly and understand the implications of weight limits in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  HU02 - Handling Unit Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to weight limits in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to warehouse management and handling unit management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/LC1073 and ensure that weight entries are within the defined limits.