How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG003 - Listed substance with the same name already exists

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Listed substance with the same name already exists

What causes this issue?

The listed substance is already used in this regulatory list revision.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the listed substances and change the name of the listed substance.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG003 - Details

• The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG003 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a substance in the system that already exists with the same name. This error typically arises in the context of managing substances in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with regulatory compliance and substance management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the substance you are trying to register has already been entered into the system with the same name. SAP enforces uniqueness for substance names to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from an external source, there may be duplicates in the source data that are causing this error.
  Incorrect Search Criteria: Sometimes, the search criteria used to check for existing substances may not be comprehensive enough, leading to the assumption that the substance does not exist when it actually does.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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