How To Fix CBRC_REGCHECK197 - Substance &2: VAT &3 No relevant instances for regulation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBRC_REGCHECK - Messages for Substance-Related Regulation Check

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Substance &2: VAT &3 No relevant instances for regulation &1

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check if the EH<(>&<)>S data is correctly maintained.

How to fix this error?

The value assignment instances are ignored.

System Response

&V3& ( &V4& )
Value Assignment Type (Description)
&V2&
Substance
<ZH>Further information:</>
(SAP_EHS_1023_057_BASE).
"REACH" is not entered in characteristic 'Regulatory List'
Registration (Company-Specific)' (SAP_EHS_1023_057)<(>,<)> but the value
Value assignment instances exist for value assignment type '
Example: EH<(>&<)>S data for the regulatory list REACH is to be filled.
&V1&.
EH<(>&<)>S data was found that does not match to the regulatory list

What causes this issue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK197 - Substance &2: VAT &3 No relevant instances for regulation &1 ?

  The SAP error message CBRC_REGCHECK197 typically relates to the management of substances and their regulatory compliance within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Chemical Compliance Management module. This error indicates that there are no relevant instances for a specific regulation concerning a substance and its associated VAT (Value Added Tax) classification.
  Cause:
  The error message can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Regulatory Data: The substance in question may not have been assigned to the relevant regulation in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the regulatory compliance may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the substance under the specified regulation.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data records for the substance or the VAT classification.
  Regulation Not Active: The regulation referenced in the error message may not be active or properly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Substance Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the substance master data and verify that the substance is correctly assigned to the relevant regulation.
  Ensure that the VAT classification is correctly assigned to the substance.
  
  
  
  Review Regulatory Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the regulatory compliance module to ensure that the relevant regulations are active and properly defined.
  Ensure that the regulatory framework is up to date and that all necessary regulations are included.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the data entries for the substance and VAT classification to ensure there are no missing or incorrect entries.
  Use transaction codes like CBRC to access the relevant compliance data and check for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing substances and regulations.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that may address this specific error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CBRC (for compliance management) and C223 (for maintaining substance data).
  Regulatory Framework: Understand the regulatory framework applicable to your industry, as this can impact how substances and VAT are managed in SAP.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to view and edit substance and regulatory data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.