How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG041 - Listed substance data is filled by an external source

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Listed substance data is filled by an external source

What causes this issue?

The listed substance was automatically created using an external data
source. Manual changes to the data might get lost.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG041 - Listed substance data is filled by an external source ?

  The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG041, which states "Listed substance data is filled by an external source," typically occurs in the context of managing regulatory compliance data, particularly in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or any sector that deals with hazardous substances.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the substance data you are trying to access or modify is being populated from an external source, such as a third-party database or service. This means that the data is not editable within the SAP system because it is being managed externally. The external source could be a regulatory database or a service that provides up-to-date information on substances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External Source Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the external data source. Ensure that the connection to the external database is correctly set up and that the data is being pulled as expected.
  
  
  Review Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view or interact with