How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS175 - Cannot perform action; communication to IMDS is currently running

EHPRC_CP_IMDS175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Cannot perform action; communication to IMDS is currently running

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS175 - Cannot perform action; communication to IMDS is currently running ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS175 indicates that there is an ongoing communication process with the International Material Data System (IMDS) that is preventing the current action from being executed. This typically occurs when a previous request to IMDS is still being processed, and the system does not allow overlapping requests to ensure data integrity and avoid conflicts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Communication: The most common cause is that a previous communication to IMDS is still in progress. This could be due to a long-running process or a delay in response from the IMDS server.
  System Lock: The system may have a lock in place to prevent multiple simultaneous requests to IMDS.
  Network Issues: Temporary network issues could also lead to delays in communication, causing the system to think that a request is still in progress.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is to wait for a few moments and then retry the action. If the previous communication