How To Fix DGA318 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (hazard note &3 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Data record &1, &2 not saved (hazard note &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 hazard note 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 hazard note in the target system.
Start distribution or filling again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA318 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (hazard note &3 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message DGA318 indicates that a data record could not be saved because a referenced hazard note does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of managing hazardous materials or safety data sheets within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to Environmental Health and Safety (EHS).
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hazard Note: The primary cause of this error is that the hazard note referenced in the data record does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The hazard note was never created.
  The hazard note was deleted or archived.
  There is a typographical error in the reference to the hazard note.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect links between the data record and the hazard note.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence of Hazard Note:
  
  Verify if the hazard note referenced in the error message (indicated by &3) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or table where hazard notes are stored (e.g., using transaction codes like CG02 for managing hazard notes).
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Hazard Note:
  
  If the hazard note does not exist, you may need to create it. Ensure that all required information is filled out correctly.
  If the hazard note was deleted, check if it can be restored from an archive or backup.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Record:
  
  If there is a typographical error in the reference, correct the data record to point to the correct hazard note.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to hazardous materials management to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing hazardous materials and safety data sheets, such as CG02 (Change Hazardous Substance) and CG03 (Display Hazardous Substance).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify hazard notes and data records.
  System Configuration: Check if there are any specific configurations or settings in your SAP system that might affect the handling of hazard notes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DGA318 error and implement a solution to resolve it.