How To Fix DGA160 - Indicator for transport &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Indicator for transport &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA160 - Indicator for transport &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DGA160, which states "Indicator for transport &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of transport management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a transport indicator that has not been defined or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Transport Indicator: The transport indicator specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system. This could happen if the transport indicator was deleted or never created.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the transport management system (TMS) or the transport routes.
  Incorrect Transport Request: The transport request being processed may be incorrectly configured or may reference an invalid transport indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transport Indicators:
  
  Go to transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) and check the transport indicators defined in the system.
  Ensure that the transport indicator referenced in the error message exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Transport Indicator:
  
  If the transport indicator does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of the transport management system.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Check the transport request that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly configured and does not reference any invalid indicators.
  
  
  
  Transport Management System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration of the Transport Management System (TMS) to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  You can access TMS configuration through transaction code STMS.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to transport management for any specific instructions or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transport Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of transport requests, transport routes, and transport indicators in SAP to better understand how they interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DGA160 error and implement a solution to resolve it.