How To Fix /SEHS/DG_DGA426 - Real substance &1: value assignment type 'Density' not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/DG_DGA -

• Message number: 426

• Message text: Real substance &1: value assignment type 'Density' not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA426 - Real substance &1: value assignment type 'Density' not active ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/DG_DGA426 indicates that there is an issue with the value assignment type 'Density' for a real substance in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a substance that requires density information, but the value assignment type for density is not active or properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Value Assignment Type: The value assignment type 'Density' may not be activated for the specific substance or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for the substance in question may not include the necessary details for density, or the density value assignment type may not be linked to the substance.
  Substance Not Properly Defined: The substance may not be fully defined in the system, leading to missing attributes like density.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Value Assignment Type:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the substance in the SAP EHS module.
  Check if the value assignment type 'Density' is active. If it is not, activate it.
  This can typically be done in the customizing settings under the relevant EHS configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Substance Definition:
  
  Ensure that the substance is properly defined in the system.
  Navigate to the substance management area and verify that all necessary attributes, including density, are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for value assignment types in the EHS module.
  Ensure that the density value assignment type is linked to the appropriate substance classes or categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to activate or configure value assignment types in 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: You may need to use transaction codes like C223 (for configuring value assignment types) or C201 (for managing substances) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  EHS Documentation: Review the SAP EHS documentation for best practices on managing substances and their properties.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the density value assignment type is properly configured for the real substance in question.