How To Fix ECH_PLX017 - Enter a related object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_PLX - Payload Extraction

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter a related object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_PLX017 - Enter a related object ?

  The SAP error message ECH_PLX017 "Enter a related object" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with processes that require the specification of related objects, such as in the management of hazardous substances or safety data sheets.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system expects a related object to be specified, but it is either missing or not properly linked. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Data: The user has not entered a required field that specifies a related object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to recognize the related objects.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity, such as missing entries in the database that are required for the process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ECH_PLX017 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Ensure that all mandatory fields related to the