How To Fix CM_EHFND_BO_CSM003 - Activate raw material draft before approving supplier raw material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_BO_CSM -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Activate raw material draft before approving supplier raw material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_CSM003 - Activate raw material draft before approving supplier raw material. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_CSM003 indicates that there is an issue related to the approval process of a supplier raw material. Specifically, it suggests that you need to activate the raw material draft before you can approve the supplier raw material.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP S/4HANA system, particularly when working with the Supplier Management or Material Management modules. The underlying cause of this error is that the system requires the raw material draft to be in an active state before any approval actions can be taken on the supplier raw material. If the draft is not activated, the system will not allow you to proceed with the approval process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Raw Material Draft:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you manage raw materials.
  Locate the draft for the raw material that you are trying to approve.
  Ensure that the draft is activated. This may involve changing the status of the draft from "Draft" to "Active" or "Approved" depending on the specific workflow in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in the raw material draft are filled out correctly. Missing information can prevent activation.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific workflow for raw material approval, ensure that the workflow settings are correctly configured to allow for the activation of drafts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with for any additional steps or requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you continue to experience issues after attempting the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to raw material management and supplier approval processes, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or relevant Fiori apps if you are using the Fiori interface.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that your user role has the necessary authorizations to activate drafts and approve raw materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with the approval of the supplier raw material.