How To Fix CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON040 - No OEL available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON - Common Messages for Risk Assessment

• Message number: 040

• Message text: No OEL available

What causes this issue?

You want to select an
<DS:GLOS.4C6CA3E645910E0CE10000000A421392>occupational exposure limit
</> (OEL); however, no OELs are available that meet the following
requirements:

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

For physical agents
The OEL is assigned to a regulation that is assigned to the risk.
The country and region of the regulation is identical to that of the
location of the risk.
If no country or region is assigned to the location of the risk, all
regulations are available.
The
<DS:DE.EHFND_VALUE_TYPE_CODE>value type</> of the OEL is identical to
that of the amount.
The
<DS:DE.EHFND_AMN_CATEGORY_CODE>amount category</> of the OEL is
identical to that of the amount.
For chemicals and airborne agents
The country and region of the regulatory list is identical to that of
the location of the risk.
If no country or region is specified for the regulatory list in
Customizing, you can use the regulatory list globally, meaning it is
available for every location (regardless of the location's country or
region). If you have specified a country or region for the regulatory
list, then you can only use that regulatory list for locations with the
same country or region.
The value type of the OEL is identical to that of the amount.
The amount category of the OEL is identical to that of the amount.

How to fix this error?

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON040 - No OEL available ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHHSS_RAS_COMMON040: No OEL available typically occurs in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) applications, particularly when dealing with Risk Assessment or similar functionalities. This error indicates that there is no Operational Exposure Level (OEL) available for the substance or material you are trying to assess.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing OEL Data: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have any OEL data defined for the specific substance or material in question. This could be due to:
  
  The substance not being properly classified in the system.
  OEL data not being maintained or updated in the relevant tables.
  The OEL data being deleted or not imported correctly.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EHS module that prevent the system from retrieving the OEL data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the OEL data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check OEL Data: 
  
  Verify if the OEL data exists for the substance in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like EHS: OEL Maintenance) and checking if the OEL is defined.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or maintain the OEL data for the substance.
  
  
  
  Maintain Substance Data: 
  
  Ensure that the substance is correctly classified and that all necessary data is maintained in the system. This includes checking the substance's classification and ensuring it is linked to the appropriate OEL.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Review the configuration settings in the EHS module to ensure that everything is set up correctly for OEL management.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access OEL data. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining OEL data and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  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 or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: The Environment, Health, and Safety module in SAP is designed to help organizations manage compliance with environmental regulations, workplace safety, and health standards.
  OEL Definition: Operational Exposure Levels (OELs) are critical in assessing the risk associated with exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EHS for managing substances and OELs, such as:
  
  EHS: OEL Maintenance: For maintaining OEL data.
  EHS: Substance Management: For managing substance-related data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary OEL data is available for your assessments.