How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHM121 - Action only possible for safety data sheet documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHM - Messages for Chemical Agents

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Action only possible for safety data sheet documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM121 - Action only possible for safety data sheet documents ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM121 indicates that an action you are trying to perform is only applicable to safety data sheet (SDS) documents. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with chemical management and safety data sheets.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are attempting to perform an action (like editing, deleting, or viewing) on a document that is not classified as a safety data sheet.
  The system is expecting a safety data sheet document type, but the document you are working with does not meet this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Document Type: Check the document you are trying to work with and ensure it is indeed a safety data sheet. You can do this by reviewing the document type in the SAP system.
  
  
  Correct Document Selection: If you have selected the wrong document, navigate back and select the appropriate