How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS139 - No valid identifier for reference material (SUBID: &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 139

• Message text: No valid identifier for reference material (SUBID: &1)

What causes this issue?

Cannot uniquely identify the reference material used in this product
structure.

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?

Release the material separately to obtain a unique node ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS139 - No valid identifier for reference material (SUBID: &1) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS139 indicates that there is no valid identifier for a reference material in the context of the IMDS (International Material Data System) integration. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or recognize the specified reference material identifier (SUBID) in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Material: The reference material that is being referenced may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Identifier: The identifier (SUBID) provided may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the SAP system and the IMDS.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the IMDS integration may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Reference Material:
  
  Check if the reference material with the specified SUBID exists in the system.
  Ensure that the reference material is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Identifier Format:
  
  Ensure that the SUBID is correctly formatted and matches the expected format in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If there are recent changes to the reference materials, ensure that the data has been synchronized properly.
  You may need to run a synchronization job or check for any pending updates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the IMDS configuration settings in SAP to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Check for any missing configurations that may be required for the reference materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or the IMDS integration guide for specific instructions related to reference materials and identifiers.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IMDS Integration: Understanding how SAP integrates with IMDS can provide insights into how reference materials are managed.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data setup in SAP, as this is where reference materials are typically defined.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs for additional details that may help in diagnosing the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.