How To Fix /VSO/M_MSG408 - Material weight missing, material no.=<&1>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/M_MSG -

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Material weight missing, material no.=<&1>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG408 - Material weight missing, material no.=<&1> ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG408 Material weight missing, material no.=<&1> indicates that the system is unable to find the weight information for a specific material number. This error typically arises in scenarios where weight data is required for processes such as shipping, inventory management, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight Data: The material master record for the specified material number does not have weight information filled in.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to require weight data.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during the creation or maintenance of the material master record.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle weight data correctly for the specific material type or industry.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the Basic Data view or the relevant views (like Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to see if the weight fields (Net Weight, Gross Weight) are populated.
  
  
  
  Update Weight Information:
  
  If the weight fields are empty, you can update them using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Fill in the required weight information in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured to require weight data. This can be checked in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Material Types and review the settings for the relevant material type.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data entered is correct and follows the required format. Sometimes, incorrect data formats can lead to issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding material master data management.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, as weight information may be located in various sections depending on the material type.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM04 - Display Material Changes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the material weight information is correctly maintained in the system.