How To Fix CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN042 - Worklist entry with assignment to material &1 has been changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN - Compliance Worklist - Common Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Worklist entry with assignment to material &1 has been changed

What causes this issue?

The worklist entry has been checked against the assigned revision of a
compliance data requirement. Based on the available information, the
status has been changed accordingly.

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_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN042 - Worklist entry with assignment to material &1 has been changed ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_BO_WL_CMN042 indicates that a worklist entry associated with a material has been changed. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with worklist entries that are linked to materials or substances.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  A worklist entry that you are trying to process has been modified by another user or process after you retrieved it.
  The system detects that the data for the material has changed, which may include changes to its properties, classifications, or other related information.
  There may be concurrent access issues where multiple users are trying to access or modify the same worklist entry.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Refresh the Worklist: Refresh the worklist to ensure you are viewing the most current data. This can often resolve issues caused by outdated information.
  
  
  Check for Changes: Investigate if any changes were made to the material or worklist entry by other users. You may need to communicate with your team to understand if someone else has modified the entry.
  
  
  Reopen the Entry: Close the current worklist entry and reopen it to see if the changes have been updated in your session.
  
  
  Review Change Logs: If available, check the change logs for the material to see what modifications were made and by whom. This can provide insight into the changes that triggered the error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the EHS module for additional guidance on handling worklist entries.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: This error is specific to the Environment, Health, and Safety module, which manages compliance and safety-related processes.
  Worklist Management: Understanding how worklists function in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues. Worklists are used to manage tasks and processes that require user attention.
  Concurrency Control: Familiarize yourself with how SAP handles concurrent access to data, as this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and continue your work with the material in question.