How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG039 - Listed substance is already assigned to the listed substance group

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Listed substance is already assigned to the listed substance group

What causes this issue?

The listed substance is already assigned to the listed substance group.

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?

Remove the listed substance from the listed substance group.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG039 - Listed substance is already assigned to the listed substance group ?

  The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG039 indicates that a listed substance is already assigned to a listed substance group. This error typically arises in the context of managing regulatory compliance, particularly in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or any sector that deals with hazardous substances.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to assign a substance to a substance group that it is already a part of. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the assignment process.
  An attempt to reassign a substance that is already linked to the specified group.
  Incorrect data entry or misunderstanding of the substance group structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where you manage substance assignments (e.g., transaction codes like EHS0, EHS1, or similar).
  Look up the substance in question and verify its current assignments to substance groups.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If the substance is indeed already assigned to the group,