How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DGA316 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (state of matter &3 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DGA -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Data record &1, &2 not saved (state of matter &3 does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA316 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (state of matter &3 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA316 Data record &1, &2 not saved (state of matter &3 does not exist) typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with data records related to hazardous materials or substances.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system is trying to save a data record, but it cannot do so because the specified "state of matter" (e.g., solid, liquid, gas) does not exist in the system. The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 represent specific identifiers for the data record and the state of matter that is causing the issue.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check State of Matter Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the state of matter in the SAP EHS module.
  Ensure that the state of matter you are trying to use (represented by &3) is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Create Missing State of Matter:
  
  If the state of matter does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the customizing settings of the EHS module.
  Go to the relevant transaction (often in SPRO) and define the missing state of matter.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Record:
  
  Review the data record you are trying to save (identified by &1 and &2) to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the state of matter is valid.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify the data records in the EHS module.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing states of matter within the EHS module.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the EHS module, such as CVD1 for creating data records or CVD2 for changing them.
  Customizing Settings: Access the customizing settings through transaction SPRO and navigate to the EHS section to find the relevant configuration for states of matter.
  User Roles: Ensure that your user role has the necessary permissions to access and modify EHS data records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.