How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN026 - Cannot determine the exposure rating when OEL is zero

CM_EHFND_COMN026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Cannot determine the exposure rating when OEL is zero

What causes this issue?

You want to determine an exposure rating using an occupational exposure
limit (OEL) of zero. However, the system determines the exposure rating
for chemical agents by dividing the value of the amount by the value of
the OEL. Division by zero is not possible.

System Response

The system does not calculate the result of the analysis and does not
determine the exposure rating.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN026 - Cannot determine the exposure rating when OEL is zero ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN026 indicates that the system is unable to determine the exposure rating because the Occupational Exposure Limit (OEL) is set to zero. This error typically arises in the context of managing chemical substances and their associated safety data in SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  OEL Value is Zero: The primary cause of this error is that the OEL for the substance in question has not been defined or is incorrectly set to zero. OEL is a critical value used to assess the risk associated with exposure to hazardous substances.
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the substance master record or in the relevant safety data sheets.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the EHS module or the specific settings related to exposure assessments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check OEL Settings:
  
  Navigate to the substance master record in SAP and verify the OEL values. Ensure that