How To Fix CM_EHPSS_MGR153 - Specification &1: responsible unit could not be determined.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPSS_MGR -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Specification &1: responsible unit could not be determined.

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine the responsible unit of the unpackaged
product from the specification &V1&.

System Response

The system does not create the unpackaged product for the specification
&V1&.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the <LS>Specify Responsible Units</> Customizing activity under
<LS>Product Compliance -> Foundation for Product Compliance</> and take
the authorization group &V2&, which is used for Product Stewardship, and
add this group to the responsible unit, which is used in Product
Compliance.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPSS_MGR153 - Specification &1: responsible unit could not be determined. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPSS_MGR153, which states "Specification &1: responsible unit could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where specifications and responsible units are managed. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the responsible unit for a given specification, which can hinder processes such as change management, document management, or product data management.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The responsible unit may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or specification data that prevent the system from determining the responsible unit.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the responsible unit data.
  Incorrect Specification Type: The specification type being used may not be linked to a responsible unit in the system.
  System Bugs or Issues: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP being used that affect the determination of responsible units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for responsible units in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the responsible units are correctly defined and linked to the specifications.
  Review Master Data: Check the master data for the specification in question. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the responsible unit data. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Specification Type Review: Confirm that the specification type being used is correctly set up to have a responsible unit associated with it.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that may address this specific error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to development tools, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the responsible unit is failing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or the specific module you are working with for more details on responsible units and specifications.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.