How To Fix DG651 - Choose either template material or one-time material

DG651 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 651

• Message text: Choose either template material or one-time material

What causes this issue?

In the dangerous goods indicator profile, you have selected both the
<ZK>template material</> field and the <ZK>one-time material</> field.
A material, however, cannot be both a template material and a one-time
material at the same time.

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?

Select either template material or one-time material for the profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG651 - Choose either template material or one-time material ?

  The SAP error message DG651, which states "Choose either template material or one-time material," typically occurs in the context of creating or processing a material document in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify whether you are using a template material or a one-time material, but not both.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Confusion: The system is unable to determine which type of material you are trying to use. You may have selected both a template material and a one-time material, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the material management module may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in material selection.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently selected both options or failed to select any option.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select One Option: When prompted with the error, ensure that you select either a template material or a one-time material, but not