How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG136 - Listed substance group &1, ID &2 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Listed substance group &1, ID &2 is empty

What causes this issue?

The listed substance group &V1& does not contain any listed substance.
For one or more regulated lists, you use a listed substance group that
the content delivery leaves empty.
You need to add existing or new created listed substances to the listed
substance group and to assign your corresponding pure substances to
these listed substances. Only with this information, the compliance
check can verify if your product has declarable substances of this
substance group. Otherwise the compliance check always says that your
product is compliant regarding this empty substance listed group. This
is correct from a technical point of view, but might be incorrect from a
compliance view.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter your required listed substances to the listed substance group &V1&
and assign your corresponding pure substances.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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_MSG136 - Listed substance group &1, ID &2 is empty ?

  The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG136 indicates that a listed substance group, identified by the group name (&1) and ID (&2), is empty. This typically occurs in the context of regulatory compliance, particularly in industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, or food, where substances must be tracked and managed according to various regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Substance Group: The substance group specified does not contain any substances. This could be due to a configuration error or because substances were not assigned to the group.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the creation of an empty group.
  System Configuration: The system may not have been properly configured to include substances in the specified group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substance Group Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP where substance groups are defined.
  Verify that the substance group with ID &2 is correctly set up and that it is intended to contain substances.
  
  
  
  Add Substances to the Group:
  
  If the group is indeed supposed to contain substances, you will need to add the relevant substances to the group.
  This can typically be done through the substance management module in SAP, where you can assign substances to the group.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry:
  
  If the group was created recently, review the data entry process to ensure that substances were not inadvertently omitted.
  Check for any recent changes or updates that might have affected the substance group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing substance groups and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Substance Management: Understanding how substances are managed within SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the relevant modules and transactions.
  Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that your organization is compliant with local and international regulations regarding substance management.
  Training: Consider training for users involved in substance management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By addressing the empty substance group, you can resolve the error and ensure that your substance management processes are functioning correctly.