How To Fix DG655 - Enter an identification number for dangerous goods description &1

DG655 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 655

• Message text: Enter an identification number for dangerous goods description &1

What causes this issue?

You have selected a dangerous goods description without entering the
corresponding identification number.
The identification number is required, for example, for printing on
dangerous goods documents.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

Enter an identification number for the dangerous goods description when
required.
If you do not want to enter an identification number, confirm your
data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG655 - Enter an identification number for dangerous goods description &1 ?

  The SAP error message DG655, which states "Enter an identification number for dangerous goods description &1," typically occurs in the context of handling dangerous goods in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to logistics and transportation.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the system expects an identification number (such as UN number, ID number, or other relevant identifiers) for a dangerous goods item, but it has not been provided. The identification number is crucial for compliance with regulations regarding the transport and handling of hazardous materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dangerous Goods Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the dangerous goods master data in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the relevant dangerous goods description (as indicated by &1 in the error message) has an associated identification number.
  
  
  
  Enter Identification Number:
  
  If the identification number is missing, you need to enter it. This can usually be done in the dangerous goods data screen