How To Fix DG657 - Error during material exchange in the dangerous goods checks

DG657 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Error during material exchange in the dangerous goods checks

What causes this issue?

You have activated the customer exit for performing a material
exchange. During the dangerous goods checks, an error occurred while
executing the customer exit.

System Response

The dangerous goods checks are not run.

How to fix this error?

Check the logic within the customer exit.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG657 - Error during material exchange in the dangerous goods checks ?

  The SAP error message DG657 typically occurs during the dangerous goods checks when there is an issue with the material exchange process. This error is related to the handling of materials that are classified as dangerous goods, and it can arise due to various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Dangerous Goods Data: The material may not have the necessary dangerous goods data maintained in the system, such as UN numbers, packing groups, or hazard classifications.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record may have incorrect or incomplete information related to dangerous goods.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to dangerous goods management.
  Transport or Packaging Issues: The transport or packaging information may not be correctly defined for the materials being exchanged.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to