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

CM_EHSDS_BO_OR042 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_EHSDS_BO_OR042 - Details

• 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