How To Fix DG659 - Error reading the dangerous goods indicator profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Error reading the dangerous goods indicator profile

What causes this issue?

You have activated the customer exit for performing a material exchange
and for exploding multiple component materials. While the customer exit
was being executed, an error occurred reading the dangerous goods
indicator profile for the exchanged material from the material master
table.

System Response

The dangerous goods checks are not run.

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE EHS_NA_ADMIN OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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 DG659 - Error reading the dangerous goods indicator profile ?

  The SAP error message DG659, which states "Error reading the dangerous goods indicator profile," typically occurs in the context of handling dangerous goods in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to logistics and materials management. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the dangerous goods master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Dangerous Goods Profile: The dangerous goods profile may not be defined or may be missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for dangerous goods management may not be set up correctly.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data related to dangerous goods.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the dangerous goods data.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, the dangerous goods profiles may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dangerous Goods Profile:
  
  Navigate to the dangerous goods master data and ensure that the relevant profiles are created and active.
  Use transaction code DG01 to create or check the dangerous goods profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for dangerous goods management in the SAP system. This can typically be done through the SPRO transaction (SAP Reference IMG).
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that the dangerous goods indicators are correctly assigned.
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check the dangerous goods data.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access dangerous goods data.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a recent transport, verify that all necessary objects related to dangerous goods management were included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the relevant objects.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for dangerous goods management for detailed information on configuration and usage.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the DG659 error in your SAP system.