How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHA001 - Chemical approval is already performed by another person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHA -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Chemical approval is already performed by another person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHA001 - Chemical approval is already performed by another person ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHA001 indicates that a chemical approval process has already been completed by another user. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, where multiple users may be involved in the approval of chemical substances or materials.
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Approvals: Another user has already initiated and completed the approval process for the same chemical.
  Session Overlap: If multiple users are working on the same chemical approval simultaneously, one user may complete the process while another is still attempting to submit their approval.
  System Locking: The system may have a locking mechanism that prevents multiple approvals for the same chemical at the same time.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the current status of the chemical approval in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that shows the approval status.
  Communicate with Team Members: If you are part of a team, check with your colleagues to see if someone else has already completed the approval process.
  Refresh the Session: If you suspect that the error is due to a session overlap, try refreshing your session or logging out and back in to ensure you have the latest data.
  Wait for Completion: If another user is currently processing the approval, you may need to wait until they have completed their task before you can proceed.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you believe it is a system error, contact your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Documentation: Review the SAP EHS documentation for more details on chemical approval processes and user roles.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to perform chemical approvals. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that limit who can approve certain chemicals.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EHS that pertain to chemical management and approvals, such as CEMT (Chemical Management) or CEMC (Chemical Approval).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your work in SAP.