How To Fix CM_EHSDS_BO_OR018 - Safety data sheet status of delivery &1 prevents the SDS shipment.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHSDS_BO_OR - Output Request Messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Safety data sheet status of delivery &1 prevents the SDS shipment.

What causes this issue?

For at least one material of delivery &V1&<(>,<)> not all required
safety data sheets are available. The shipping of safety data sheets is
not possible if safety data sheets are missing for materials assigned to
the delivery. Your product steward received a request to assess the sale
and provide the required safety data sheets of your material in this
country.

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

System Response

Safety data sheets are not shipped for delivery &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Contact your product steward.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHSDS_BO_OR018 - Safety data sheet status of delivery &1 prevents the SDS shipment. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHSDS_BO_OR018 indicates that the safety data sheet (SDS) status of a delivery prevents the shipment of the SDS. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, which manages compliance with safety regulations and the handling of hazardous materials.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete SDS: The safety data sheet may not be fully completed or may be missing required information.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the SDS may be set to a value that does not allow for shipment (e.g., "Not Approved" or "Draft").
  Regulatory Compliance Issues: The SDS may not comply with local or international regulations, preventing its shipment.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the shipment of SDS based on certain criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check SDS Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant safety data sheet in the SAP EHS module.
  Verify the status of the SDS. It should be set to "Approved" or a similar status that allows for shipment.
  
  
  
  Complete Required Information:
  
  Ensure that all mandatory fields in the SDS are filled out correctly.
  If any sections are incomplete, complete them and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Regulatory Compliance:
  
  Check if the SDS meets all regulatory requirements for the regions where the product will be shipped.
  If there are compliance issues, address them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to system configuration, review the settings related to SDS shipment.
  Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the shipment of SDS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for the EHS module to understand the requirements for safety data sheets and their statuses.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to ship the SDS has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  Training and Best Practices: Consider training for users involved in managing SDS to ensure they understand the requirements and processes involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to allow for the shipment of the safety data sheet.