How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS005 - Inconsistent root GUIDs; parent and child entry must have same root GUID

EHPRC_CP_IMDS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Inconsistent root GUIDs; parent and child entry must have same root GUID

What causes this issue?

The parent entry and the child entry should have the same root GUID:
Child table: &V1&
Parent table: &V2&
Parent GUID: &V3&

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 and correct the consistency of the database.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS005 - Inconsistent root GUIDs; parent and child entry must have same root GUID ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS005 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the GUIDs (Globally Unique Identifiers) between a parent entry and its child entry in the context of the EHPRC (Environment, Health, and Safety) module, specifically related to the IMDS (International Material Data System) integration. This error typically arises when the parent and child entries are expected to share the same root GUID, but they do not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The parent and child entries may have been created or modified in a way that caused their GUIDs to diverge. This can happen due to manual data entry errors, incorrect data imports, or issues during data migration.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system that leads to the generation of different GUIDs for related entries.
  System Bugs: Occasionally, bugs in the SAP system or in the EHPRC module can lead to inconsistencies in GUID assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Consistency: Verify the