How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS161 - Cannot accept MDS &1 in status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Cannot accept MDS &1 in status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS161 - Cannot accept MDS &1 in status &2 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS161 indicates that the system cannot accept a Material Data Sheet (MDS) because it is in a status that does not allow for the requested operation. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent the MDS ID and its current status, respectively.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to process an MDS that is in a status that is not permissible for the action you are trying to perform. Common statuses that might lead to this error include:
  
  Draft: The MDS is still being worked on and not finalized.
  Inactive: The MDS is not active and cannot be processed.
  Rejected: The MDS has been rejected and cannot be accepted until it is corrected and re-submitted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Status of the MDS: Look up the MDS using the ID provided in the error message (&1) to determine its current status (&2).
  Change the Status: Depending on the status:
  
  If it is in Draft, complete the necessary fields and finalize the MDS.
  If it is Inactive, you may need to activate it.
  If it is Rejected, review the reasons for rejection, make the necessary corrections, and resubmit the MDS.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on how to change the status of an MDS in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing MDS in SAP, such as:
  
  C223: To create or change MDS.
  C224: To display MDS.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to change the status of MDS.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.