How To Fix DGA411 - Material &1 is not assigned to a real substance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 411

• Message text: Material &1 is not assigned to a real substance

What causes this issue?

You attempted to fill data records in the dangerous goods master with
data from data records in specification management.
However, the material &V1& is not assigned to a real substance.

System Response

The material &V1& is not filled.

How to fix this error?

Assign the material to a real substance and start filling again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA411 - Material &1 is not assigned to a real substance ?

  The SAP error message DGA411 indicates that a material (denoted by &1) is not assigned to a real substance in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, particularly when dealing with materials that are subject to regulatory compliance, such as those in the chemical industry.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material has not been linked to a real substance in the system. This can happen if the material was created without proper configuration or if the assignment was inadvertently removed.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that link materials to real substances.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the material as a real substance, especially if the material type or classification is incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Material to a Real Substance:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually in the Material Master or Substance Management area).
  Navigate to the material in question and check the "Basic Data" or "Classification" views.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to a real substance. If not, you will need to create or assign the appropriate real substance.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master data.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, particularly those related to substance assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the material types and substance types are correctly defined.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up to handle real substances appropriately.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and substance management for additional guidance on how to properly assign materials to real substances.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Substance Management: Understand the concept of substance management in SAP, especially if your organization deals with chemicals or regulated materials.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.