How To Fix DG471 - Mode-of-transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2

DG471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Mode-of-transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2

What causes this issue?

All dangerous goods master records for a material are checked in the
check method.
The combination of mode-of-transport category and validity area output
in the message is not permitted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check if you can use another shipping type with a valid
mode-of-transport category.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG471 - Mode-of-transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2 ?

  The SAP error message DG471 indicates that there is an issue with the mode of transport category specified in the system for a particular validity area. This error typically arises in the context of Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) within SAP, where specific regulations and configurations are required for transporting hazardous materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "DG471 Mode-of-transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2" is triggered when:
  
  The mode of transport category (e.g., road, rail, air, sea) specified in the transaction is not permitted for the validity area defined in the system.
  The configuration settings for dangerous goods transport do not allow the specified mode of transport for the given area, which could be due to regulatory restrictions or internal company policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the settings for Dangerous Goods Management.
  Verify the configuration for the