How To Fix CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM001 - To save the supplier mat., choose a valid supplier from the value help

CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM - Message Class for Chemical Supplier Raw Material

• Message number: 001

• Message text: To save the supplier mat., choose a valid supplier from the value help

What causes this issue?

You want to assign a supplier to a raw material. This action is invalid,
because either the supplier does not exist or you are not authorized for
this supplier.

System Response

You cannot create or change any supplier raw material for this supplier.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Choose a valid supplier from the value help.
In case the data related to this supplier are blocked to protect
personal data, request unblocking in <ZK>Unblocking Request</> (
<AB>BUP_REQ_UNBLK</>) transaction. You could do this, if you are in
general authorized for displaying suppliers and you are sure that you
want to assign supplier <ZK>&V1& </>to the raw material

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM001 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CNS_CSM001 typically occurs when you are trying to save a supplier material record, but the system cannot find a valid supplier in the context of the operation. This error is often related to the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or Material Management (MM) modules in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Supplier Selection: The supplier you are trying to associate with the material may not exist in the system or is not valid for the specific context (e.g., the supplier is inactive or not assigned to the relevant purchasing organization).
  Missing Data: The supplier data may not be fully maintained or may be missing required fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the supplier data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the selection of suppliers for certain materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Supplier Validity:
  
  Use the value help (F4) to select a valid supplier. Ensure that