How To Fix VW369 - CAUTION: Delivery & exceeds maximum weight of & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 369

• Message text: CAUTION: Delivery & exceeds maximum weight of & &

The total weight of the delivery exceeds the valid maximum weight.
If you have selected the 'Always save' option, the system assigns the
delivery to a shipment. However, you probably need to edit it manually.
If you have not selected this option, the system will not assign this
delivery to a shipment (when creating transportation chains in the
current process).
Caution: The delivery cannot be divided automatically. You must do this
manually!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW369 - CAUTION: Delivery & exceeds maximum weight of & & ?

  The SAP error message VW369 indicates that a delivery exceeds the maximum weight limit set for the delivery. This can occur in the context of logistics and shipping within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with sales and distribution (SD) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the total weight of the items in a delivery exceeds the maximum weight limit defined in the system. This limit can be set at various levels, including:
  
  Material Master Data: Each material can have a maximum weight defined in its master data.
  Shipping Point: The shipping point may have a maximum weight limit for deliveries.
  Delivery Document: The delivery document itself may have constraints based on configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW369 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and check the weight information. Ensure that the weight of the materials is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Document:
  
  Check the delivery document to see the total weight of the items being delivered. You can do this by navigating to the delivery document in SAP and reviewing the item details.
  
  
  
  Adjust Maximum Weight Settings:
  
  If the weight limit is too low for your business needs, you may need to adjust the maximum weight settings in the configuration. This can be done by:
  
  Accessing the relevant configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object).
  Navigating to the section for Sales and Distribution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Define Maximum Weight for Deliveries.
  Adjusting the maximum weight limit as necessary.
  
  
  
  
  
  Split the Delivery:
  
  If adjusting the maximum weight is not feasible, consider splitting the delivery into multiple shipments that each fall within the weight limit.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Technical Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to configuration settings, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to view and modify delivery documents.
  Weight Unit of Measure: Ensure that the unit of measure for weight is consistent across all relevant master data and documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on handling deliveries and weight limits.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VW369 error and implement a suitable solution.