How To Fix DG758 - Source and target material &1 are identical


DG758 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 758

  • Message text: Source and target material &1 are identical

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG758 - Source and target material &1 are identical ?
    The SAP error message DG758 indicates that the source and target materials are identical in a data transfer or material movement process. This typically occurs in scenarios such as material transfer, batch management, or when trying to create a new material based on an existing one.
    
    Cause: The error arises when the system detects that the source material (the material you are trying to copy or move from) and the target material (the material you are trying to copy or move to) are the same. This can happen due to: Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same material number for both the source and target. System Logic: The process being executed does not allow for a material to be transferred or copied to itself.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Input Values: Verify the material numbers you are using in the transaction. Ensure that the source and target

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