How To Fix CM_EHDGM_API016 - Transport of item &4 is forbidden.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHDGM_API - Messages for the Dangerous Goods API

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Transport of item &4 is forbidden.

What causes this issue?

You want to transport material &V1& from &V2& to &V3&. Since this
material is marked as compliance relevant, a dangerous goods check runs
to determine the transport permission for this material.
The check has determined that the transport of this material is not
allowed according to the applicable dangerous goods regulations.
Therefore, material &V1& can't be transported.

System Response

The dangerous goods check blocks the material &V1& from further
processing.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your dangerous goods specialist.

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 CM_EHDGM_API016 - Transport of item &4 is forbidden. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHDGM_API016 with the description "Transport of item &4 is forbidden" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change and Transport System (CTS). This error indicates that there is a restriction on transporting a specific item, which could be a transport request, a change request, or an object within a transport request.
  Causes:
  
  
  Transport Restrictions: The item you are trying to transport may be restricted due to configuration settings in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Transport layer settings that prevent certain objects from being transported.
  The item being marked as "local" or "not transportable."
  The item being part of a package that has transport restrictions.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the transport may not have the necessary authorizations to transport that specific item.
  
  
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow for further actions, such as being released or already imported.
  
  
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types may have specific restrictions based on the system configuration or the nature of the object.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Transport Layer Settings: Review the transport layer settings in the SAP system to ensure that the item is allowed to be transported. You can do this by checking the transport layer configuration in transaction SE03 or SE09.
  
  
  Review Object Properties: Check the properties of the object or item you are trying to transport. Ensure that it is not marked as "local" or "non-transportable."
  
  
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transport. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  Transport Request Status: Ensure that the transport request is in the correct status. If it is not released, you may need to release it using transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the item is part of a specific package or development object, consult the documentation or guidelines related to that package to understand any transport restrictions.
  
  
  Contact Basis Team: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to contact your SAP Basis team for assistance. They can provide insights into system configurations and help troubleshoot the issue further.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional context.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the Change and Transport System for best practices and guidelines on managing transports.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.