How To Fix DG512 - No mode-of-transport category found for delivery &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 512

• Message text: No mode-of-transport category found for delivery &1

What causes this issue?

To select the valid dangerous goods data, you must determine the mode
of transport category/ies for the dangerous goods transport. However,
no mode of transport category could be found for delivery &V1&.This
could be due to the fact that the route has not been allocated a
shipping type and thus a mode of transport category.

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 the delivery route has been allocated a shipping type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG512 - No mode-of-transport category found for delivery &1 ?

  The SAP error message DG512 "No mode-of-transport category found for delivery &1" typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid mode of transport category for the specified delivery document.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The mode of transport category may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the customizing (SPRO) are not completed.
  Incorrect Delivery Data: The delivery document may not have the required transport data filled in, or it may be incorrectly set up.
  Transport Mode Not Assigned: The delivery may not have a transport mode assigned, or the assigned transport mode does not have a corresponding category defined in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the transport mode or the delivery itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for transportation management.
  Ensure that the mode of transport categories are defined correctly. You can find this under:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Transportation -> Basic Transportation Functions -> Define Mode of Transport.
  
  
  Make sure that the transport modes are linked to the appropriate categories.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Document:
  
  Check the delivery document (using transaction VL03N) to ensure that the transport mode is correctly assigned.
  Verify that all necessary fields related to transportation are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data for the transport mode is complete and correctly configured.
  Check if the transport mode is active and properly maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring transport modes and categories.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VL03N (Display Delivery)
  SPRO (Customizing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the overall transport management processes in SAP, as understanding the broader context can help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the DG512 error message in your SAP system.