How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DG491 - No dangerous goods management profile specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DG -

• Message number: 491

• Message text: No dangerous goods management profile specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG491 - No dangerous goods management profile specified ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DG491 No dangerous goods management profile specified typically occurs in the context of Dangerous Goods Management (DGM) within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid Dangerous Goods Management profile for the material or transaction you are trying to process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Profile: The material or transaction does not have an associated Dangerous Goods Management profile defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for Dangerous Goods Management may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have the necessary data filled in for dangerous goods management.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be properly linked to a dangerous goods profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Ensure that the Dangerous Goods Management data is correctly maintained. This includes checking the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Dangerous Goods Data).
  Make sure that a Dangerous Goods Management profile is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Define Dangerous Goods Management Profile:
  
  If no profile exists, you may need to create one. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu.
  Navigate to Logistics -> Logistics Execution -> Dangerous Goods Management -> Define Dangerous Goods Management Profiles.
  Create or modify a profile as necessary.
  
  
  
  Assign Profile to Material:
  
  After creating a profile, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant materials in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Settings:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are executing is set up to utilize Dangerous Goods Management. This may involve checking the transaction configuration or customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on Dangerous Goods Management setup and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to access Dangerous Goods Management features.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the Dangerous Goods Management functionality works as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SEHS/DG_DG491 No dangerous goods management profile specified. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.