How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG490 - Dangerous goods management profile is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 490

• Message text: Dangerous goods management profile is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG490 - Dangerous goods management profile is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG490 Dangerous goods management profile is not permitted typically occurs in the context of Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) within SAP. This error indicates that the dangerous goods management profile assigned to a particular material or transaction is not valid or permitted for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Profile Assignment: The dangerous goods management profile assigned to the material or transaction may not be valid for the specific context (e.g., shipping, storage).
  Missing Configuration: The necessary configuration for the dangerous goods management profile may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Profile Restrictions: The profile may have restrictions that prevent its use in certain scenarios or for certain materials.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified dangerous goods management profile.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Profile Assignment:
  
  Verify that the dangerous goods management profile assigned to the material is correct and valid for the intended operation.
  You can check this in the material master data under the Dangerous Goods Management tab.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the dangerous goods management profiles are properly configured in the system. This includes checking the settings in the customizing transaction (SPRO) under Logistics -> Dangerous Goods Management.
  Make sure that the profile is set up to allow the operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Adjust Profile Restrictions:
  
  If the profile has specific restrictions, consider modifying them to allow the intended use case.
  Consult with your DGM configuration team to understand the implications of changing profile settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the dangerous goods management profile.
  This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on dangerous goods management profiles and their configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data or SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to dangerous goods management profiles.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in dangerous goods management are adequately trained and have access to relevant documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.