How To Fix VW817 - Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No weight specified

VW817 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 817

• Message text: Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No weight specified

What causes this issue?

The weight capacity for a means of transport could not be checked. No
weight was specified for the delivery.

System Response

The capacity limit for a means of transport cannot be compared with the
weight of the deliveries.

How to fix this error?

Enter the weight of the deliveries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VW817 - Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No weight specified ?

  The SAP error message VW817 ("Checking means-of-transport capacity not possible. No weight specified") typically occurs in the context of transportation management or logistics when the system is unable to check the capacity of a means of transport (like a truck, ship, etc.) because the weight of the goods being transported has not been specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Weight Information: The most common cause of this error is that the weight of the goods being transported has not been entered in the relevant document (e.g., sales order, delivery, shipment).
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the transportation management system, such as missing settings for weight determination.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be data entry errors where the weight field is left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Weight Information: Ensure that the weight of the goods is specified in the relevant document. This can usually be done in the sales order, delivery, or shipment