How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DGA414 - Specification &1: value assignment type &2 not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DGA -

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Specification &1: value assignment type &2 not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA414 - Specification &1: value assignment type &2 not active ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA414 Specification &1: value assignment type &2 not active typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with specifications and value assignment types in the context of material data.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the specified value assignment type (in this case, &2) for the given specification (indicated by &1) is not active. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The value assignment type has not been activated in the system.
  The specification might not be correctly configured to use the specified value assignment type.
  There may be a mismatch between the specification and the value assignment type due to changes in configuration or data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Value Assignment Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the value assignment types in the EHS module.
  Ensure that the value assignment type &2 is active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the settings under EHS.
  
  
  
  Activate the Value Assignment Type:
  
  If the value assignment type is not active, you may need to activate it. This usually involves setting the appropriate flags in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Specification Settings:
  
  Check the specification &1 to ensure that it is correctly set up to use the value assignment type. This may involve reviewing the specification's configuration and ensuring that it is linked to the correct value assignment types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the configuration of specifications and value assignment types in the EHS module.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If this issue arose after a transport of configuration changes, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like C223 (for specifications) or C201 (for value assignment types) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify specifications and value assignment types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.