How To Fix CM_EHFND_CNS_SUB014 - Listed substance variant &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CNS_SUB - Message Class for UI Substance

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Listed substance variant &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CNS_SUB014 - Listed substance variant &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CNS_SUB014 indicates that a listed substance variant specified in your transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of compliance management, particularly when dealing with chemical substances and their variants in SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Substance Variant: The substance variant you are trying to use has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the input data where the substance variant is specified.
  Data Deletion: The substance variant may have been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the substance variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Substance Variant: Check the substance variant you are trying to use. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and exists in the system.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like C223 for substance management) and searching for the substance variant.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Substance Variant: If the substance variant does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  To create a new substance variant, you can use the appropriate transaction code (e.g., C223 or C2 for creating substances).
  
  
  
  Check Data Consistency: Ensure that all related data entries are consistent and correctly linked to the substance variant.
  
  
  Review Authorizations: If you suspect that the issue may be related to user permissions, check with your SAP security administrator to ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the substance variant.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing substances and variants.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, which manages compliance with regulations regarding hazardous substances.
  Substance Management: Understanding how substances and their variants are managed in SAP is crucial for resolving this error. Familiarize yourself with the relevant processes and data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.