How To Fix DG422 - No processing status is defined as release status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 422

• Message text: No processing status is defined as release status

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for <ZK>Dangerous Goods Management</>, no processing
status was defined as release status in the IMG activity <ZK>Specify
Processing Statuses</>.

System Response

The dangerous goods check is terminated.
Data in the dangerous goods document table cannot be edited in the SD
document even if template material processing is activated.
When the SD document is saved the incompleteness status is set,
preventing the document being processed further (for example, creating
a delivery).

How to fix this error?

Define a release status or notify your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG422 - No processing status is defined as release status ?

  The SAP error message DG422, which states "No processing status is defined as release status," typically occurs in the context of document management or workflow processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a defined processing status that corresponds to a release status for a particular document or workflow item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the processing statuses have not been properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary statuses have not been defined in the customizing settings.
  Incorrect Status Assignment: The document or workflow item may have been assigned a status that does not have a corresponding release status defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it is possible that the transport did not include all necessary objects or settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the area where processing statuses are defined.
  Ensure that the processing statuses are correctly defined and that at least one of them is marked as a release status.
  
  
  
  Define Release Status:
  
  If no processing status is defined as a release status, you will need to create one. This involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration for processing statuses.
  Creating a new status or modifying an existing one to ensure it is marked as a release status.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Status Assignment:
  
  Check the document or workflow item that is causing the error. Ensure that it is assigned a valid processing status that has a corresponding release status defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with, as there may be additional steps or considerations specific to that module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as:
  
  SPRO (Customizing)
  SE11 (Data Dictionary)
  SE80 (Object Navigator)
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify processing statuses.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.