How To Fix MM205 - The profile for dangerous goods indicator & does not exist

MM205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 205

• Message text: The profile for dangerous goods indicator & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM205 - The profile for dangerous goods indicator & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM205 indicates that there is an issue with the dangerous goods indicator profile in the Material Management (MM) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a valid profile for the dangerous goods indicator associated with a material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The most common cause of this error is that the dangerous goods profile has not been defined in the system for the specific material or for the material type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for dangerous goods management may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary information filled out, or it may be incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM205 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dangerous Goods Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Dangerous Goods Management > Basic Data > Define