How To Fix DGA128 - Data record cannot be activated (material &1 no longer exists)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGA - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management (A)

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Data record cannot be activated (material &1 no longer exists)

What causes this issue?

You attempted to activate a data record that has a deletion indicator.
Since, however, the material in this data record no longer exists, this
record can no longer be activated.

System Response

The deletion indicator is retained.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA128 - Data record cannot be activated (material &1 no longer exists) ?

  The SAP error message DGA128, which states "Data record cannot be activated (material &1 no longer exists)," typically occurs when you are trying to activate a data record (such as a material master record) that references a material number that has been deleted or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Deletion: The material number referenced in the data record has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a reference to a non-existent material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete data migration or updates.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or activate the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Material Existence:
  
  Check if the material number exists in the system using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  If the material has been deleted, you may need to recreate it if it is still required.
  
  
  
  Correct Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number entered in the data record is correct. If it is incorrect, update the record with the correct material number.
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to investigate the underlying tables.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the material. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or IT support team to investigate further. They may need to check for any database issues or perform a data consistency check.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DGA128 error and successfully activate the data record.