How To Fix /SCMTMS/DG028 - More than one DG record found at item &1/&2 - first record was mapped

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/DG -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: More than one DG record found at item &1/&2 - first record was mapped

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG028 - More than one DG record found at item &1/&2 - first record was mapped ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/DG028 indicates that there are multiple Dangerous Goods (DG) records found for a specific item in a transportation document. This situation arises when the system encounters more than one DG record for the same item, which can lead to ambiguity in the handling of dangerous goods during transportation.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple DG Records: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple dangerous goods records associated with the same item in the transportation document. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or duplicate entries in the dangerous goods master data.
  Multiple dangerous goods classifications assigned to the same item.
  Data inconsistencies in the material master or dangerous goods data.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dangerous Goods Records:
  
  Go to the dangerous goods master data for the item in question (using transaction code /SCMTMS/DG or similar).
  Verify if there are indeed multiple records for the same item. 
  
  
  
  Identify and Remove Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which records are valid and which can be removed or consolidated.
  Ensure that only one DG record is maintained for each item to avoid confusion.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item to ensure that the dangerous goods information is correctly maintained.
  Make sure that the dangerous goods classification is appropriate and does not lead to multiple entries.
  
  
  
  Update Transportation Document:
  
  After resolving the duplicates in the dangerous goods records, update the transportation document to reflect the changes.
  Reprocess the transportation document to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on managing dangerous goods records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/DG for managing dangerous goods records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that users responsible for maintaining dangerous goods data have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make necessary changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your dangerous goods records are correctly maintained in the SAP system.