How To Fix DG205 - Enter an SD document category

DG205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Enter an SD document category

What causes this issue?

You chose value help for the <LS>SD document category</> without having
previously entered an SD document category. The default values are
displayed according to SD document category.

System Response

No values could be displayed.

How to fix this error?

Enter an SD document category.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG205 - Enter an SD document category ?

  The SAP error message DG205 "Enter an SD document category" typically occurs in the context of Sales and Distribution (SD) processes when a user attempts to create or process a document (like a sales order, delivery, or billing document) without specifying a required document category.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The document category field is left blank or not filled in correctly.
  The system requires a specific document category to proceed with the transaction, and it is not provided.
  There may be configuration issues in the system that do not allow the document category to be determined automatically.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DG205 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields, especially the document category field. This is often found in the header section of the document you are trying to create.
  
  
  Select the Correct Document Category: If you are unsure which document category to use,