How To Fix DG508 - Error occurred while reading the description for the mode-of-trans. cat.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Error occurred while reading the description for the mode-of-trans. cat.

What causes this issue?

The description of the mode of transport category is required to output
or transmit the dangerous goods data. However, this could not be read
by the system.

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?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG508 - Error occurred while reading the description for the mode-of-trans. cat. ?

  The SAP error message DG508, which states "Error occurred while reading the description for the mode-of-trans. cat.," typically indicates an issue related to the transportation mode category in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing entries in the relevant tables, or problems with the transport management system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The transportation mode category may not be properly configured in the system.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., T005, T005T) that define the transportation modes and their descriptions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the transportation mode data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from retrieving the necessary descriptions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for transportation modes in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the transportation mode categories are correctly defined and that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Entries:
  
  Check the relevant tables (e.g., T005 for transportation modes) to ensure that the entries exist and are correctly maintained.
  Use transaction SE11 to view the table entries and confirm that the descriptions are available.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the transportation mode data.
  Check the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data related to transportation modes.
  Correct any inconsistencies found in the data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (Transaction code: SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SLG1 (Application Log).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on transportation management and configuration.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.