How To Fix /SCWM/UI_GR048 - Weight of document &1 &2 could not be calculated with expected GR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_GR -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Weight of document &1 &2 could not be calculated with expected GR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_GR048 - Weight of document &1 &2 could not be calculated with expected GR ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_GR048 indicates that the system was unable to calculate the weight of a document during the Goods Receipt (GR) process. This error typically arises in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight Information: The material master may not have weight information maintained. If the weight is not defined for the material, the system cannot calculate the total weight for the document.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure (UoM) used for the material may not be compatible with the weight calculation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that affect how weights are calculated during the GR process.
  Incomplete Document Data: The document being processed may be missing required data that is necessary for weight calculation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record and ensure that the weight information (net weight and gross weight) is correctly maintained for the relevant materials.
  Ensure that the unit of measure used for the material is appropriate for weight calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Document Data: 
  
  Check the document (e.g., inbound delivery, purchase order) for completeness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Review the EWM configuration settings related to weight calculation. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data: 
  
  If possible, try processing a different document or material to see if the issue persists. This can help isolate whether the problem is with specific data or a broader configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Material Master Display) to check material details or EWM related transactions for managing warehouse processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on weight management and goods receipt processes.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.