How To Fix CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN017 - Source specification does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN - Messages specific for specification access API

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Source specification does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN017 - Source specification does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHCSM_SPC_API_CMN017 with the description "Source specification does not exist" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with substance management or product safety.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually indicates that the system is trying to access a source specification (such as a material, substance, or product) that has not been defined or does not exist in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The source specification has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may not be correctly set up to reference the source specification.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the source specification.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the source specification and other related objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Source Specification:
  
  Verify if the source