How To Fix /SCWM/MFS470 - Tare weight of the HU is set to zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Tare weight of the HU is set to zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFS470 - Tare weight of the HU is set to zero ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS470 Tare weight of the HU is set to zero typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with Handling Units (HUs) in the Material Flow System (MFS). This error indicates that the system has detected that the tare weight of a Handling Unit (HU) is set to zero, which is not acceptable for certain operations, especially those involving transportation or shipping.
  
  Cause:
  
  Tare Weight Not Defined: The tare weight of the Handling Unit has not been defined or has been set to zero. Tare weight is the weight of the packaging or container without the contents.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the Handling Unit types or the materials associated with them.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the Handling Unit, the tare weight may have been inadvertently set to zero.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Tare Weight:
  
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