How To Fix CM_EHHSS_INC_REC286 - Guideline code "&1" does not exist; guideline was not imported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_INC_REC -

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Guideline code "&1" does not exist; guideline was not imported

What causes this issue?

You want to migrate an incident that has initiated investigation.
However, one of the guideline codes does not exist in the target system.

System Response

The system cannot migrate the guideline.

How to fix this error?

In the <DS:SIMG.EHHSS_INC_INV_GUIDE>Specify Guidelines</> Customizing
activity, configure the corresponding guideline code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_REC286 - Guideline code "&1" does not exist; guideline was not imported ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_INC_REC286 indicates that a specific guideline code (represented by "&1") does not exist in the system, which prevents the guideline from being imported. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or related modules where guidelines or regulations are being managed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Guideline Code: The guideline code specified in the error message is not present in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The guideline not being created or imported into the system.
  The guideline code being incorrectly referenced or misspelled.
  The guideline being deleted or archived.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to the guidelines, which could prevent the system from recognizing the guideline code.
  
  
  Data Import Issues: If the guideline was supposed to be imported from an external source (like a file or another system), there may have been an error during the import process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Guideline Code: Check the guideline code that is causing the error. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted. If it is a custom code, verify that it has been created in the system.
  
  
  Create or Import Guideline: If the guideline code does not exist, you may need to create it manually in the system or re-import it if it was supposed to come from an external source. Ensure that the import file is correctly formatted and contains the necessary data.
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to guidelines in the SAP EHS module. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured to allow for the import and recognition of guidelines.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines related to the specific module you are working with. This may provide insights into how to properly manage guidelines and resolve related issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide additional troubleshooting steps or patches if this is a known issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates related to guideline management in SAP EHS.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EHS that may help you manage guidelines, such as:
  
  EHS Management: For managing environmental, health, and safety data.
  Guideline Maintenance: For creating and maintaining guidelines.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to import or manage guidelines has the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.