How To Fix VL056 - Gross weight is smaller than net weight

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Gross weight is smaller than net weight

What causes this issue?

The net weight is greater than the gross weight. This is not possible.
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How to fix this error?

Enter a suitable weight.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL056 - Gross weight is smaller than net weight ?

  The SAP error message VL056 ("Gross weight is smaller than net weight") typically occurs during the processing of deliveries or shipments in the SAP system. This error indicates that the gross weight of the shipment (which includes the weight of the packaging and the product) is less than the net weight (the weight of the product alone), which is logically incorrect.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The gross weight may have been incorrectly entered or calculated in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the product may have incorrect weight values.
  Packaging Information: The packaging information may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in weight calculations.
  Unit of Measure Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the units of measure used for net and gross weights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the net weight and gross weight values.
  Ensure that the gross weight is greater than or equal to the net weight.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Document:
  
  Check the delivery document (transaction code VL03N) for the specific delivery that triggered the error.
  Verify the weights entered in the delivery and ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Adjust Packaging Information:
  
  If packaging is involved, check the packaging specifications (transaction code /N/SCWM/PACK) to ensure that the packaging weights are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the weights were entered incorrectly, correct them in the delivery or material master as needed.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Check:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure for both net and gross weights are consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Delivery:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, try to reprocess the delivery to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  /N/SCWM/PACK: Packaging Information
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on weight calculations and delivery processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VL056 error in SAP.