How To Fix VIRT222 - Weight

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIRT - Virtualization Monitoring

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Weight

What causes this issue?

On IBM platforms, this denotes the relative weighting of an SPLPAR for
acquisition of unused shared processor pool resources.
On Hyper-V, this is the weight for each VM processor. After all reserves
have been met, the remaining physical processor capacity of the hosting
platform will be allocated to virtual machines based on their relative
weights.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIRT222 - Weight ?

  The SAP error message VIRT222 typically relates to issues with the weight of a material in the context of logistics or inventory management. This error can occur when the weight of a product is not properly defined or when there are inconsistencies in the weight data during transactions such as goods movements, deliveries, or inventory counts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight Data: The material master record may not have the weight data filled in, which is required for processing.
  Incorrect Weight Unit: The weight unit defined in the material master may not match the unit being used in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to weight handling.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data between different modules (e.g., MM, SD) that handle weight.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the weight data is correctly maintained in the Basic Data and Sales views.
  Ensure that the net weight and gross weight are defined and that the units of measure are correct.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data: 
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the data being entered to ensure that the weight is specified correctly and matches the material master.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to weight handling. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: 
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no discrepancies between the material master and the transaction data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling weight-related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and other relevant transaction codes for inventory management.
  Weight Units: Familiarize yourself with the units of measure used in your organization and ensure they are consistent across all relevant documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to VIRT222 for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the VIRT222 error in your SAP system.