How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG471 - Mode of transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Mode of transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG471 - Mode of transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG471 Mode of transport category &1 not allowed in validity area &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP's logistics or transportation management modules. This error indicates that the specified mode of transport (represented by &1) is not permitted in the defined validity area (represented by &2). 
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The mode of transport may not be configured correctly in the system for the specified validity area. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Master Data Inconsistency: The master data for the transport mode or the validity area may not be aligned, leading to this restriction.
  Transport Restrictions: There may be specific business rules or restrictions that prevent the use of certain transport modes in particular areas.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually found in the SPRO transaction).
  Verify the settings for the mode of transport and ensure that it is allowed in the specified validity area.
  If necessary, add the mode of transport to the allowed list for that validity area.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for both the mode of transport and the validity area.
  Ensure that all necessary entries are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or guidelines related to transport management in your organization to understand any specific rules that may apply.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the transport mode can be used as intended.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking configurations and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (for configuration), SE11 (for data dictionary), and SE16 (for table display) to investigate the issue further.
  Tables: Look into tables related to transport management, such as:
  
  T001 (Company Codes)
  T006 (Units of Measure)
  TSPAT (Transport Modes)
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: Check if there are any user exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) that might be influencing the transport mode settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.