How To Fix /SCMTMS/DG018 - Dangerous goods check is not activated; check Customizing for DG

/SCMTMS/DG018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Dangerous goods check is not activated; check Customizing for DG

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG018 - Dangerous goods check is not activated; check Customizing for DG ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG018 Dangerous goods check is not activated; check Customizing for DG indicates that the dangerous goods (DG) check functionality is not activated in your SAP system. This is relevant in scenarios where you are dealing with the transportation of hazardous materials, and the system needs to ensure compliance with regulations regarding the handling and transport of such goods.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the dangerous goods check feature is not configured or activated in the SAP system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The necessary settings for dangerous goods management have not been set up in the system.
  Transport Management System (TMS) Settings: The TMS may not be properly configured to handle dangerous goods checks.
  User Role/Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the dangerous goods checks.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate and configure the dangerous goods check in your SAP system.