How To Fix EHS_DGP104 - Mode-of-transport category &3 and validity area &4 are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHS_DGP - EHS: Dangerous Goods Master Data

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Mode-of-transport category &3 and validity area &4 are not unique

What causes this issue?

The mode-of-transport category &V3& and validity area &V4& assigned to
the dangerous goods regulation &V2& are already assigned to the
dangerous goods regulation &V1&.

System Response

A combination of mode-of-transport category and validity area must be
unique and can be assigned to one dangerous goods regulation only. The
system rejects the entries.

How to fix this error?

Change the assignment of the mode-of-transport category and validity
area to the dangerous goods regulation.

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 EHS_DGP104 - Mode-of-transport category &3 and validity area &4 are not unique ?

  The SAP error message EHS_DGP104 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the mode-of-transport category and validity area in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. Specifically, it suggests that the combination of the mode-of-transport category and the validity area is not unique, which means that there are multiple entries in the system that conflict with each other.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is the existence of multiple entries in the configuration tables for the mode-of-transport category and validity area that are not unique.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an incorrect setup in the EHS configuration that leads to overlapping or conflicting definitions.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it is possible that duplicate records were created during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP EHS module.
  Navigate to the area where mode-of-transport categories and validity areas are defined.
  Look for duplicate entries and ensure that each combination of mode-of-transport category and validity area is unique.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you can either delete the unnecessary ones or modify them to ensure uniqueness.
  Make sure to back up any important data before making changes.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the relevant tables to identify any inconsistencies or duplicates.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables and check for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EHS configuration for any specific guidelines or best practices regarding mode-of-transport categories and validity areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as OX10 (for defining transport modes) and OX11 (for defining validity areas) to access the relevant configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and modifying the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHS_DGP104 error and ensure that your mode-of-transport categories and validity areas are correctly configured in SAP.