How To Fix CM_EHENV_SDEF018 - Sampling method &1 does not contain the analyte &2 anymore

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_SDEF - Messages for the Sampling Definition

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Sampling method &1 does not contain the analyte &2 anymore

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_SDEF018 - Sampling method &1 does not contain the analyte &2 anymore ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_SDEF018 indicates that a specific sampling method does not contain the specified analyte anymore. This error typically arises in the context of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or Quality Management (QM) modules when dealing with sampling methods and their associated analytes.
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Sampling Method: The sampling method may have been modified or updated, and the analyte in question has been removed from the method.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as outdated references or incorrect configurations in the sampling method or analyte definitions.
  Configuration Issues: The sampling method may not have been properly configured to include the required analytes.
  Master Data Issues: The analyte may have been deleted or deactivated in the system, leading to this error when trying to reference it in a sampling method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sampling Method Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the sampling method in SAP.
  Verify that the analyte is indeed included in the sampling method. If it is missing, you may need to add it back.
  
  
  
  Review Analyte Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the analyte to ensure it is active and correctly defined.
  If the analyte has been deleted or deactivated, you may need to reactivate it or create a new analyte.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  If the sampling method has been changed, ensure that all relevant documents or processes that reference this method are updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or change logs related to the sampling method and analyte to understand why the change occurred.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the sampling method again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  EHS/QM Documentation: Review the relevant SAP documentation for Environmental Health and Safety or Quality Management for best practices in managing sampling methods and analytes.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.