How To Fix DG402 - The dangerous goods checks are not active

DG402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 402

• Message text: The dangerous goods checks are not active

What causes this issue?

You attempted to start the dangerous goods check. However, the checks
have not been activated.

System Response

No dangerous goods checks are carried out.

How to fix this error?

To activate the dangerous goods check, set the indicator <LS>Checks
active</> in the IMG activity <ZH>Activate Dangerous Goods Checks</>
Customizing for <ZH>Dangerous Goods Management</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DG402 - Details

• The SAP error message DG402, which states "The dangerous goods checks are not active," typically occurs in the context of handling dangerous goods in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to logistics and transportation. This error indicates that the system is not configured to perform checks related to dangerous goods, which can be critical for compliance with safety regulations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The dangerous goods checks may not be activated in the system configuration. This can happen if the necessary settings in the SAP system have not been properly configured.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the items being processed may not have the necessary dangerous goods information filled out.
  Transaction Settings: The specific transaction or process being executed may not be set up to include dangerous goods checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DG402 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Dangerous Goods Checks:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution >