How To Fix DGA317 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (hygroscopicity &3 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Data record &1, &2 not saved (hygroscopicity &3 does not exist)

What causes this issue?

You started one of the following actions:
Sent a dangerous goods master record from a source system to a target
system (distribution)
Starting from specification management, filled a data record in the
dangerous goods master for the target system (filling)
However, the <LS>hygroscopicity</> does not exist in the target system.

System Response

The system does not save the data record.

How to fix this error?

Create the corresponding <LS>hygroscopicity</> in the target system.
Start distribution or filling again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA317 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (hygroscopicity &3 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message DGA317 indicates that a data record related to hygroscopicity could not be saved because the specified hygroscopicity value does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of material management or product data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with material characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hygroscopicity Value: The hygroscopicity value referenced in the error message does not exist in the database. This could be due to:
  
  The value not being defined in the system.
  A typo or incorrect reference in the data entry.
  The hygroscopicity characteristic not being activated or configured properly.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Issues: The data record being saved may have incorrect or incomplete information, leading to the inability to link it to a valid hygroscopicity characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hygroscopicity Values:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP where hygroscopicity values are defined.
  Verify if the hygroscopicity value (&3 in the error message) exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Hygroscopicity:
  
  If the hygroscopicity value is missing, create a new entry for it in the appropriate table or configuration area.
  Ensure that the new value is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Review the data record you are trying to save. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the hygroscopicity value is correctly referenced.
  If there are any typos or incorrect references, correct them and attempt to save the record again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing hygroscopicity values and related data records.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to manage material data.
  Tables: The relevant tables for hygroscopicity and material characteristics may include MARA (General Material Data), MAST (Material to BOM Link), and others depending on your specific configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to successfully save the data record.