How To Fix DG204 - Only SD document categories J, T, and 7 are supported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Only SD document categories J, T, and 7 are supported

What causes this issue?

You wanted to select an SD document category that is not supported in
dangerous goods management.

System Response

The system rejects your entry.

How to fix this error?

Currently, only SD document categories J, T, 7 are supported.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG204 - Only SD document categories J, T, and 7 are supported ?

  The SAP error message DG204 indicates that the system is configured to only support specific Sales and Distribution (SD) document categories, namely J, T, and 7. This error typically arises when an attempt is made to process a document with a category that is not supported by the current configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or process a sales document (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) that has a document category other than J, T, or 7.
  The document category is not configured in the system to be processed in the context you are working in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Category: Verify the document category of the sales document you are trying to process. Ensure it is one of the supported categories (J, T, or 7).
  
  
  Change Document Type: If the document type is incorrect, you may need to change it to one of the supported types. This can often be done in the initial screen where you create the document.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you believe the document category should be supported, you may need to review the configuration settings in the SAP system:
  
  Go to the SPRO transaction (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigate to the relevant configuration for Sales and Distribution.
  Check the settings for document categories and ensure that the required categories are activated and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for more information on document categories and their configurations.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Document Categories: In SAP SD, document categories are used to classify different types of sales documents. Each category has specific processing rules and configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and others to understand where the error might be occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this issue or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DG204 error and implement a suitable solution.