How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DGA317 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (hygroscopicity &3 does not exist)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DGA -

• Message number: 317

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA317 - Data record &1, &2 not saved (hygroscopicity &3 does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA317 Data record &1, &2 not saved (hygroscopicity &3 does not exist) typically occurs in the context of handling data related to hygroscopicity in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to save a data record, but it cannot do so because the specified hygroscopicity value does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Hygroscopicity Data: The hygroscopicity value referenced in the error message (&3) is not defined in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The hygroscopicity data not being created or maintained in the relevant tables.
  A typo or incorrect reference to the hygroscopicity value in the data record being processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EHS module that prevent the proper recognition of hygroscopicity values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Hygroscopicity Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where hygroscopicity data is maintained (e.g., transaction codes related to EHS data management).
  Verify if the hygroscopicity value (&3) exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Hygroscopicity:
  
  If the hygroscopicity value is missing, create a new entry for it. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  If the value exists but is not recognized, check for any inconsistencies or errors in the data.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data record you are trying to save is correctly referencing the hygroscopicity value. Check for any typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the EHS module for specific instructions on managing hygroscopicity data.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EHS expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing EHS data, such as C223 (Maintain Substance Data) or others specific to your organization's configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message or the EHS module that may provide additional insights or patches.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify hygroscopicity data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.