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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 document.
  
  Navigate to the document where the error occurred.
  Check the item details and ensure that the weight is filled in correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the weight is correctly specified but the error persists, check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to transportation management.
  
  Ensure that the weight determination settings are correctly configured in the system.
  Verify that the means of transport is set up to handle the specified weight.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the materials being transported. Ensure that the weight is maintained in the material master record.
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the basic data or sales data views for weight information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue continues, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VT01N (Create Shipment) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to enter or modify weight information in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VW817 error and ensure that the means of transport capacity can be checked successfully.