How To Fix CBGL00226 - More than one transport symbol group &4 exists for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 226

• Message text: More than one transport symbol group &4 exists for material &1

What causes this issue?

A dangerous goods master record for material &V1& contains a number of
identical transport symbol groups.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the entries for material &V1& in the <ZK>labeling</> view and the
entries in Customizing for <ZK>Dangerous Goods Management</> in the IMG
activity <DS:SIMG.GGA_200_300_110>Specify Danger Labels</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00226 - More than one transport symbol group &4 exists for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00226 indicates that there is more than one transport symbol group associated with a specific material. This can occur in the context of material master data management, particularly when dealing with transport symbols in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  Duplicate Transport Symbol Groups: There are multiple transport symbol groups defined for the same material, which can lead to confusion in the system regarding which group to use.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, possibly due to incorrect data entry or issues during data migration.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to multiple entries for the same transport symbol group.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Transport Symbol Groups:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data for the affected material (replace &1 with the actual material number).
  Navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.) to check the transport symbol groups assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N to access the relevant database table (e.g., T001 or MARA) and search for transport symbol groups associated with the material.
  Identify any duplicate entries for the transport symbol group.
  
  
  
  Delete or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which entries are valid and delete or merge the unnecessary ones. This may involve consulting with your data management team or following your organization's data governance policies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to transport symbol groups in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent the creation of duplicate entries in the future.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the material master data to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes for any specific guidelines related to transport symbol groups and material master data management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SE16N - Data Browser
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  MARA - General Material Data
  MARC - Plant Data for Material
  T001 - Company Codes
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.