How To Fix VW689 - Weight not calculated correctly because handling unit has changed

VW689 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 689

• Message text: Weight not calculated correctly because handling unit has changed

What causes this issue?

One or more handling units that belong to the deliveries were repacked
in a subsequent activity. This means that it is no longer possible to
ascertain which items from the delivery were in the handling unit.

System Response

The total weight of the delivery could no longer be calculated
correctly.
Therefore the total weight of the shipment cannot be calculated
correctly either.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW689 - Weight not calculated correctly because handling unit has changed ?

  The SAP error message VW689, which states "Weight not calculated correctly because handling unit has changed," typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in SAP's logistics and warehouse management modules. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the weight calculation for a handling unit due to changes made to the handling unit after it was initially created or processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Handling Unit: The handling unit may have been modified after the initial weight calculation. This could include adding or removing items, changing the configuration of the handling unit, or altering the weight of the items within the handling unit.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the handling unit, such as incorrect weight entries for the materials or the handling unit itself.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle weight calculations for handling units, leading to errors when changes are