How To Fix CM_CBESCOM117 - Exposure scenario contains contributing scenario "Worker" and "Consumer"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM - Message Class for ESComXML Outbound Processing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Exposure scenario contains contributing scenario "Worker" and "Consumer"

What causes this issue?

The exposure scenario with the sort sequence &V1& in the specification
listing with the value assignment type "Use and Exposure Scenario" in
the specification contains at least one contributing scenario <ZK>Worker
</> as well as at least one contributing scenario <ZK>Consumer</>.
The ESComXML file schema however, expects either exactly one
contributing scenario <ZK>Worker </><ZH>or </>exactly one contributing
scenario <ZK>Consumer </>in combination with a contributing scenario
<ZK>Environment</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the specification listing of the exposure scenario so that there
is either exactly one contributing scenario <ZK>Worker </><ZH>or </>
exactly one contributing scenario <ZK>Consumer </>in combination with a
contributing scenario <ZK>Environment</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM117 - Exposure scenario contains contributing scenario "Worker" and "Consumer" ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM117 indicates that there is a conflict in the exposure scenario configuration within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. Specifically, it points out that the exposure scenario contains both "Worker" and "Consumer" contributing scenarios, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an exposure scenario is defined to include both worker and consumer exposure pathways. In SAP EHS, exposure scenarios are typically designed to assess risks for specific groups, and combining different exposure types (like worker and consumer) in a single scenario can lead to inconsistencies in risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Exposure Scenario: Check the exposure scenario that is causing the error. Identify where both "Worker" and "Consumer" contributing scenarios are included.
  
  
  Separate the Scenarios: Create separate exposure scenarios for "Worker" and "Consumer" if they are intended to be assessed differently. Each scenario should focus