How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN124 - Existing entry with same chemical and method of use will be overwritten

CM_EHFND_COMN124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Existing entry with same chemical and method of use will be overwritten

What causes this issue?

You want to add a chemical as an agent. However an entry with the same
chemical and method of use already exists.

System Response

The system overwrites the existing entry with the newly entered
applicable hazards.

How to fix this error?

Select another chemical or another method of use.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN124 - Existing entry with same chemical and method of use will be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN124 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a record in the system that has the same chemical substance and method of use as an existing entry. This situation typically arises in the context of managing chemical substances and their associated data in SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry for a chemical substance that already exists in the system with the same method of use.
  The system is designed to prevent duplicate entries for the same chemical and method of use to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Review the existing records in the system for the chemical substance and method of use you are trying to enter. You can do this by searching in the relevant database or transaction code that handles