How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN127 - A listed substance with the CAS number &1 already exists

CM_EHFND_COMN127 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 127

• Message text: A listed substance with the CAS number &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have entered a CAS number that already exists.

System Response

The system aims to have each CAS number only once.

How to fix this error?

In order to prevent duplicate entries, verify if the already existing
listed substance &V2& can be used instead. You can search for listed
substances by entering the CAS number in the <LS>Search Criteria</>.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN127 - A listed substance with the CAS number &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN127 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a substance in the system that already exists, identified by its CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number. This error typically arises in the context of managing chemical substances within SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new substance with a CAS number that is already associated with an existing substance in the SAP system.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database, or the CAS number is being reused incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Substances:
  
  Search the SAP database for the substance using the CAS number provided in the error message. This can usually be done through the substance management transaction codes (like C223 for substance management).
  Verify if the substance already exists and review its details.
  
  
  
  Use Existing Substance:
  
  If the substance already exists, consider