How To Fix CM_EHFND_API_CCI116 - &1: Produced substance must not be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_API_CCI - Messages for chemical compliance view API

• Message number: 116

• Message text: &1: Produced substance must not be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_CCI116 - &1: Produced substance must not be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_CCI116 with the description "Produced substance must not be deleted" typically occurs in the context of managing substances in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or in the context of product compliance. This error indicates that there is an attempt to delete a substance that is still being referenced or used in other processes or records within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Substance Usage: The substance you are trying to delete is still linked to other objects, such as products, recipes, or regulatory documents.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that prevent the deletion of the substance. For example, if the substance is part of a production process or is referenced in safety data sheets (SDS).
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may prevent the deletion of substances that are marked as produced or essential for compliance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the substance, check if it is being used in any other records. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the substance's usage in production orders, material master records, or any related documents.
  Using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or C223 (Display Production Version) to find references to the substance.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If the substance is linked to other objects, you will need to remove those references first. This may involve:
  
  Updating or deleting production orders or recipes that use the substance.
  Modifying or removing any regulatory documents that reference the substance.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the EHS module for specific guidelines on managing substances and their dependencies.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete substances. Sometimes, restrictions are in place based on user roles.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that can help you manage substances, such as:
  
  C223: Display Production Version
  C201: Create Production Version
  MM03: Display Material
  C4A1: Display Substance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP EHS to better understand substance management and compliance processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.