How To Fix D9701 - You must maintain the dangerous goods regulation

D9701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D9 - Environment Management System

• Message number: 701

• Message text: You must maintain the dangerous goods regulation

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a value to at least one characteristic, but you have
not entered a value in the <ZK>Dangerous goods regulation</> field.

System Response

The system refuses further processing.

How to fix this error?

Enter a dangerous goods regulation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D9701 - You must maintain the dangerous goods regulation ?

  The SAP error message D9701, which states "You must maintain the dangerous goods regulation," typically occurs in the context of handling dangerous goods in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to logistics, materials management, or warehouse management. This error indicates that the system requires specific information regarding dangerous goods regulations to proceed with a transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Missing Dangerous Goods Data: The material being processed is classified as dangerous goods, but the necessary regulatory information has not been maintained in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The configuration settings for dangerous goods management in SAP are incomplete or not properly set up.
  Regulatory Compliance: The system is enforcing compliance with local or international regulations regarding the handling, storage, and transportation of dangerous goods.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the D9701 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain Dangerous Goods Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant material.
  Navigate to the "Dangerous Goods" tab (usually found in