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

VL056 - Overview

• 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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VL056 - Details

• 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