How To Fix DG408 - No indicator profile specified for dangerous goods checks

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: No indicator profile specified for dangerous goods checks

What causes this issue?

No dangerous goods indicator profile is entered in Customizing for
<LS>Dangerous Goods Management</> for the material master
to which the dangerous goods check has been assigned.

System Response

The checks are terminated because no materials to be checked could be
identified.

How to fix this error?

Call the IMG activity <LS>Specify Indicator Profiles for the Material
Master</>.
Enter a dangerous goods indicator profile to which the dangerous
goods check is also assigned.
Assign this profile to the relevant materials in the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG408 - No indicator profile specified for dangerous goods checks ?

  The SAP error message DG408 "No indicator profile specified for dangerous goods checks" typically occurs in the context of handling dangerous goods in SAP systems, particularly when using the Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid indicator profile for performing dangerous goods checks on a specific document or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Indicator Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the relevant indicator profile for dangerous goods checks has not been defined or assigned in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to dangerous goods management, such as missing or incorrect settings in the customizing transactions.
  Document Type: The document type being processed may not have an associated dangerous goods indicator profile.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary dangerous goods information or profiles assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DG408 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Indicator Profile Assignment:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the section for Dangerous Goods Management.
  Ensure that an indicator profile is defined and assigned to the relevant document types or processes.
  
  
  
  Define Indicator Profiles:
  
  If no indicator profile exists, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Dangerous Goods Management.
  Define the necessary parameters and settings for the indicator profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Indicator Profile to Document Types:
  
  Ensure that the indicator profile is assigned to the relevant document types (e.g., sales orders, delivery documents) that require dangerous goods checks.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master records for the items involved in the transaction have the necessary dangerous goods data and profiles assigned.
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to process the document again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Dangerous Goods Management for detailed guidance on setting up and configuring dangerous goods checks.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to the DG408 error.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DG408 error and ensure that dangerous goods checks are properly configured in your SAP system.