How To Fix VL767 - The dangerous goods check is not active for this document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 767

• Message text: The dangerous goods check is not active for this document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL767 - The dangerous goods check is not active for this document ?

  The SAP error message VL767, which states "The dangerous goods check is not active for this document," typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes where dangerous goods regulations must be adhered to. This error indicates that the system is not set up to perform a dangerous goods check for the specific document (such as a delivery or shipment) you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The dangerous goods check may not be activated for the specific document type or shipping point in the system configuration.
  Document Type: The document type you are using may not be configured to require a dangerous goods check.
  Master Data: The material master data for the items being shipped may not have the necessary dangerous goods information or classification.
  Shipping Point Settings: The shipping point may not be set up to handle dangerous goods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL767 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to the relevant settings for dangerous goods management.
  Ensure that the dangerous goods check is activated for the relevant document type and shipping point.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Verify that the document type you are using (e.g., delivery, shipment) is configured to perform a dangerous goods check.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics Execution.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the items involved in the document. Ensure that the dangerous goods data is correctly maintained in the material master.
  You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to view the material master and check the dangerous goods data.
  
  
  
  Shipping Point Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the shipping point is configured to handle dangerous goods. This includes checking the settings in the shipping point configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (Access to Customizing)
  VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation on Dangerous Goods Management for detailed guidance on configuration and best practices.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform dangerous goods checks and access the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL767 error and ensure that the dangerous goods check is properly activated for your documents.