How To Fix DG421 - Sales document is no longer valid

DG421 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Sales document is no longer valid

What causes this issue?

You have selected the valid-from and valid-to date in Customizing for
<ZK>Dangerous Goods Management</> for the sales document type request
for quotation, quotation, scheduling agreement, or contract.
However, in the sales document, the valid-to date lies before today's
date. The request for quotation, quotation, or outline agreement are no
longer valid at present.

System Response

The dangerous goods check is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Enter a date in the <LB>Valid to</> field, which is greater or equal to
today's date.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG421 - Sales document is no longer valid ?

  The SAP error message DG421, which states "Sales document is no longer valid," typically occurs when you are trying to process a sales document (like a sales order, quotation, or contract) that has been deleted, closed, or otherwise rendered invalid in the system. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Document Deletion: The sales document may have been deleted or archived.
  Document Status: The document may have reached a status that prevents further processing (e.g., completed, canceled).
  Time Limit: The document may have a time limit for processing, and that limit has been exceeded.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in customer or material master data that affect the validity of the sales document.
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, making it temporarily invalid for your transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the sales document in the system. You can do this by using