How To Fix DG470 - Material cannot be transported with this mode-of-transport category

DG470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Material cannot be transported with this mode-of-transport category

What causes this issue?

The material to be checked may not be transported with this mode of
transport category.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you can use another shipping type with a valid mode of
transport category in the document.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DG470 - Details

• The SAP error message DG470 indicates that a material cannot be transported using the specified mode of transport due to dangerous goods regulations. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, particularly when dealing with hazardous materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dangerous Goods Classification: The material in question is classified as a dangerous good, and the system has determined that the selected mode of transport (e.g., road, rail, air) is not suitable for transporting that specific type of dangerous good.
  Transport Mode Restrictions: Certain modes of transport have restrictions on the types of dangerous goods they can carry. For example, some materials may not be allowed to be transported by air due to safety regulations.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in SAP for dangerous goods management may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the material's transportability.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Classification: Verify the dangerous goods classification of the