Error in Shipping (FedEx Carrier) Error Code: 6542 Error Description: "Package 1 weight is inconsistent with dimension units, please use only English or Metric."

Created by ShipConsole Support, Modified on Thu, 15 May at 6:49 AM by ShipConsole Support

Problem:

In Package Details, the weight and dimension units are mixed between English and Metric systems.
Example: Weight is in LBs (English), while dimensions are in CM (Metric), which is not allowed.

Cause:

FedEx requires that both weight and dimensions use the same unit system:

  • English: LB (pounds) and IN (inches)

  • Metric: KG (kilograms) and CM (centimeters)

 

Solution:

  1. Retrieve the Delivery:

    • Open the delivery record with the error.

  2. Review Package Details:

    • Check the Weight UOM and Dimension UOM fields.

  3. Correct the Unit System:

    • If Weight = LB, then Dimensions must be in IN.

    • If Weight = KG, then Dimensions must be in CM.

  4. Save and Retry Shipping:

    • Save the updated values and process the shipment again.


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