How To Fix DG506 - No DG data record found for material &1, ModeTransCat &2, and country &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 506

• Message text: No DG data record found for material &1, ModeTransCat &2, and country &3

What causes this issue?

There is no dangerous goods master record with a validity area that
contains country &V3& for material &V1& and mode-of-transport category
&V2&.

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?

Create a dangerous goods master record with a validity area containing
country &V3& for material &V1& and mode-of-transport category &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG506 - No DG data record found for material &1, ModeTransCat &2, and country &3 ?

  The SAP error message DG506 indicates that there is no Dangerous Goods (DG) data record found for a specific material, transportation category (ModeTransCat), and country. This error typically arises in the context of handling dangerous goods in logistics and transportation processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dangerous Goods Data: The most common cause of this error is that the material specified does not have any associated dangerous goods data in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transportation category (ModeTransCat) or country code may not be correctly configured or may not match any existing records in the dangerous goods data.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not be properly set up to include dangerous goods information.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the dangerous goods master data or related tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dangerous Goods Data: 
  
  Go to the Dangerous Goods Data screen for the material in question (transaction code: MM02 for material master).
  Ensure that the dangerous goods data is correctly maintained for the material, including the relevant transportation category and country.
  
  
  
  Maintain Dangerous Goods Data:
  
  If the data is missing, you will need to create or update the dangerous goods data for the material. This can be done using transaction code CG02 (for maintaining dangerous goods master data).
  Ensure that the data is complete and accurate, including all necessary fields such as UN number, packing group, and any other relevant information.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for dangerous goods management in your SAP system. This includes ensuring that the transportation modes and country codes are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings and navigate to the relevant sections for dangerous goods management.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master record is set up correctly, including the relevant views for dangerous goods.
  Verify that the material is flagged as a dangerous good if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to dangerous goods management for additional guidance on maintaining the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CG02: Change Dangerous Goods Master Data
  SPRO: Customizing (Configuration) settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling dangerous goods data.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain dangerous goods data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DG506 error and ensure that the necessary dangerous goods data is available for the specified material, transportation category, and country.