How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG401 - No mode of transport categories determined from the document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: No mode of transport categories determined from the document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG401 - No mode of transport categories determined from the document ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG401 No mode of transport categories determined from the document typically occurs in the context of Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the appropriate mode of transport categories for a document, which is essential for compliance with regulations regarding the transport of hazardous materials.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The transport categories may not be configured correctly in the system. This could include missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master or the document being processed may lack the necessary data related to dangerous goods, such as transport category or packing group.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being processed may not be set up to handle dangerous goods properly.
  Transport Mode Not Defined: The system may not have any transport modes defined for the specific dangerous goods being processed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO) and navigate to the Dangerous Goods Management settings.
  Ensure that the transport categories are defined correctly and that the necessary customizing is in place.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the dangerous goods data is complete, including the transport category and packing group.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and verify the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Verify that the document type being used is configured to handle dangerous goods. This can be checked in the customizing settings for the specific document type.
  
  
  
  Define Transport Modes:
  
  Ensure that the transport modes are defined for the dangerous goods in question. This can be done in the customizing settings for Dangerous Goods Management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. You may need to create a new document or reprocess the existing one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on Dangerous Goods Management and transport category configuration.
  User Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.