How To Fix VW646 - Maintain generic entry (&1 &2 weight group) that is allowed

VW646 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 646

• Message text: Maintain generic entry (&1 &2 weight group) that is allowed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to add an entry in the table with a generic key (&V1&,
&V2&) that is not permitted. The key fields in the table (Shipping
conditions/transportation group) can only be blank on the right-hand
side.
For example:
Shipping condition Transportation group
<blank> 0001 Not permitted
01 <blank> Permitted
<blank> <blank> Permitted

System Response

The system does not accept the entry.

How to fix this error?

Change the key fields (shipping condition/transportation group) in the
table so that they meet the requirements, or delete the entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW646 - Maintain generic entry (&1 &2 weight group) that is allowed ?

  The SAP error message VW646, which states "Maintain generic entry (&1 &2 weight group) that is allowed," typically occurs in the context of handling weight groups in the SAP system, particularly in the logistics or sales and distribution modules. This error indicates that there is a missing or incorrect configuration related to weight groups in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight Group Configuration: The weight group specified in the transaction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Weight Group Assignment: The weight group may not be correctly assigned to the material or product in question.
  Generic Entry Not Maintained: The system requires a generic entry for the specified weight group, which has not been maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VW646 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Weight Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for weight groups in SAP. This can typically be found under the following path:
  SPRO > Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions >