How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHM114 - Name of chemical "&1" already used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHM - Messages for Chemical Agents

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Name of chemical "&1" already used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM114 - Name of chemical "&1" already used ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM114, which states "Name of chemical '&1' already used," typically occurs in the context of managing chemical substances within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that the chemical name you are trying to use is already in the system, which violates the uniqueness constraint for chemical names.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the chemical name you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error or misunderstanding regarding the chemical name you intended to use.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system may have been configured to enforce strict uniqueness for chemical names.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Chemicals: Before creating a new chemical entry, check the existing chemicals in the system to see if the name is already in use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction