How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG015 - Substance with the same name is already assigned

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Substance with the same name is already assigned

What causes this issue?

The pure substance is already assigned to the selected listed substance.

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 assigned pure substances and change the name of the pure
substance or remove it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG015 - Substance with the same name is already assigned ?

  The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG015 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a substance that already exists in the system with the same name. This typically occurs 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 Substance Entry: The error is triggered when you try to create or assign a substance that has already been defined in the system with the same name.
  Data Import Issues: If substances are being imported from external sources, duplicates may arise due to incorrect data handling or lack of proper checks.
  Configuration Errors: Misconfigurations in the substance management settings can lead to this issue.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Substances: Before creating or assigning a new substance, check the existing substances in the system to ensure that the substance you are trying to add does not already exist.
  
  Use transaction codes like C223 (for substance