How To Fix DG451 - More than one dangerous goods master record was found

DG451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 451

• Message text: More than one dangerous goods master record was found

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine a unique dangerous goods master record to
be checked, as non-distinct validity areas have been specified for a
material and dangerous goods regulation.

System Response

The system terminates the dangerous goods check and writes a
corresponding message to the log.

How to fix this error?

Call the IMG activity <LS>Specify Dangerous Goods Regulations</>.
Check the dangerous goods regulations for overlapping validity areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG451 - More than one dangerous goods master record was found ?

  The SAP error message DG451 ("More than one dangerous goods master record was found") typically occurs in the context of handling dangerous goods in SAP systems, particularly when trying to process or manage materials that are classified as dangerous goods. This error indicates that the system has found multiple dangerous goods master records for a single material, which creates ambiguity in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The most common cause of this error is the existence of multiple dangerous goods master records for the same material number. This can happen due to data entry errors, system migrations, or incorrect data maintenance.
  Different Validity Periods: There may be multiple records that are valid for different periods, leading to confusion in which record should be used.
  Different Organizational Levels: Dangerous goods records may be created at different organizational levels (e.g., plant-specific, company code-specific) which can lead to multiple records being found.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicate Records: Use transaction codes like