How To Fix DGA408 - Reference for &1 not set to active

DGA408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Reference for &1 not set to active

What causes this issue?

You attempted to fill data records in the dangerous goods master with
data from data records in specification management. The dangerous goods
classification assigned to the real substance &V1& is not set to
active.

System Response

The data record is not filled.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, set the <ZK>Active</> indicator on the Usage tab page for
the <ZK>dangerous goods classification</> value assignment type for the
dangerous goods classification.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA408 - Reference for &1 not set to active ?

  The SAP error message DGA408 ("Reference for &1 not set to active") typically occurs in the context of data governance or master data management within SAP systems. This error indicates that a reference object (like a master data record) is not set to active, which means that it cannot be used in transactions or processes that require it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Reference: The most common cause is that the reference object (e.g., a material, vendor, customer, etc.) has been marked as inactive in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the reference from being activated.
  Data Governance Policies: The organization may have data governance policies that require certain references to be inactive until they are reviewed or approved.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the reference.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Reference:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, XK01 for vendors) and check the status of the reference