How To Fix DGA506 - Mode of transport cannot be determined for node &2 of route &1

DGA506 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Mode of transport cannot be determined for node &2 of route &1

What causes this issue?

The DG mode of transport for a country or a stage could not be
determined because
?,,A shipping type has not been specified for the stage
?,,The shipping type has no assignment to a mode of transport
?,,The mode of transport has no assignment to a dangerous goods <ZK>Mode
of Transport </>category

System Response

Route data cannot be read and dangerous goods checks cannot be carried
out.

How to fix this error?

Check whether all stages for a shipping type have been specified for
route &V1& in the Customizing activity <ZK>Define Routes and Stages
</>under <ZK>Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Define Routes.
</>
Pay particular attention to stages that include the transportation
connection point &V2&.
Check whether all shipment types have been assigned to a mode of
transport in the Customizing activity Define Shipping Types under
<ZK>Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions -> Define Routes.</>
Check whether all modes of transport have been assigned to a dangerous
goods Mode of Transport category in the Customizing activity Define
Modes of Transport under <ZK>Sales and Distribution -> Basic Functions
-> Define Routes.</>

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGA506 - Mode of transport cannot be determined for node &2 of route &1 ?

  The SAP error message DGA506, which states "Mode of transport cannot be determined for node &2 of route &1," typically occurs in the context of transportation management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the mode of transport for a specific node in a defined route. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The mode of transport may not be configured for the specific route or node in the system.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the transportation lanes, routes, or nodes may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  Transport Lane Issues: There may be issues with the transport lanes that link the source and destination nodes.
  Incorrect Route Assignment: The route assigned to the shipment or transportation order may not have a defined mode of transport.
  Transport Mode Not Defined: The transport mode may not be defined in the system for the specific