How To Fix EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG202 - Multiple listed substances found referring to external source &1

EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG - Messages for Regulatory Lists

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Multiple listed substances found referring to external source &1

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EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG202 - Details

• The SAP error message EHFND_REG_LIST_MSG202, which states "Multiple listed substances found referring to external source &1," typically occurs in the context of handling substances and regulatory compliance within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that the system has found multiple entries for a substance in an external source, which can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error is often caused by having multiple entries for the same substance in the external database or registry that SAP is referencing. This could be due to:
  
  Different versions of the same substance.
  Variations in naming conventions or identifiers.
  Incomplete or incorrect data in the external source.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the external data source is configured or integrated with SAP, leading to multiple matches for a single query.
  
  
  Data Quality Issues: Poor data quality in the external source can lead to multiple substances being listed for the same