How To Fix DGHU336 - Exception &1 &2 was already defined for material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGHU - Messages for Handling Unit and Dynam. Classification

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Exception &1 &2 was already defined for material &3

What causes this issue?

In the dangerous goods master for the material &V3&, the exception to
dangerous goods regulations &V2& was assigned for the dangerous goods
regulation &V1&. This exception must no longer be assigned to the
handling unit item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different exception to dangerous goods regulations.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DGHU336 - Exception &1 &2 was already defined for material &3 ?

  The SAP error message DGHU336 indicates that there is a duplicate definition for a specific exception related to a material. This typically occurs in the context of handling exceptions in the material master data or during the processing of certain transactions where exceptions are defined for materials.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  An exception (like a specific condition or status) has already been defined for the material in question, and there is an attempt to define it again.
  This can happen during data entry, batch processing, or when importing data where the same exception is being applied multiple times to the same material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Exceptions:
  
  Go to the material master data for the material in question (using transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) to see if the exception is already defined.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the exception is already defined, you may need to remove the duplicate entry or modify the existing one instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Review Data Import/Upload Processes:
  
  If this error occurs during a data upload (e.g., using LSMW, BAPIs, or other data migration tools), review the source data to ensure that it does not contain duplicate entries for the same exception.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand how exceptions are defined and managed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects multiple materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Material Master Views: Understand the different views in the material master and how exceptions can be defined in each.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DGHU336 error and implement a solution to resolve it.