How To Fix CM_EHSDS_BO_OR042 - SDS shipment for material &1 is not required as it was already received.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHSDS_BO_OR - Output Request Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: SDS shipment for material &1 is not required as it was already received.

What causes this issue?

The shipment of safety data sheets is defined by law or regulation. This
law has defined that the shipment of a safety data sheets is only
required if the recipient has not received the current major version of
the safety data sheet. The recipient has already received the safety
data sheet of material '&V1&' for country &V2&.

System Response

This safety data sheet is not considered relevant for shipment.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHSDS_BO_OR042 - SDS shipment for material &1 is not required as it was already received. ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHSDS_BO_OR042 indicates that a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) shipment for a specific material is not required because the material has already been received. This error typically arises in the context of handling hazardous materials and compliance with regulations regarding the distribution of SDS.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Shipment: The system recognizes that an SDS for the specified material has already been sent or received, making another shipment unnecessary.
  Material Status: The material may have been flagged in the system as already having an SDS associated with it.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings or business rules may dictate that an SDS is only required for the first shipment of a material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the system to confirm whether an SDS has already been generated and sent. You can do this by checking the material master data or the SDS records.
  Review Shipment History: Look into the shipment history for the material to see if an SDS was previously issued. If it was, you may not need to generate another one.
  Adjust Configuration: If the business process requires multiple SDS shipments for the same material, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in SAP to allow for this.
  Consult Documentation: Review the relevant documentation or guidelines for your organization regarding SDS requirements to ensure compliance with regulations.
  Contact Support: If you believe this message is incorrect or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: This error is related to the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, which manages compliance with safety regulations and the handling of hazardous materials.
  SDS Regulations: Familiarize yourself with local and international regulations regarding the distribution of Safety Data Sheets, as these can impact how your organization manages SDS shipments.
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like C223 (to manage SDS) or C1 (to view material data) to investigate further.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and ensure that your SDS management process is compliant and efficient.