How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS196 - Request already exists for this specification

EHPRC_CP_IMDS196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Request already exists for this specification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS196 - Request already exists for this specification ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS196, which states "Request already exists for this specification," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with the International Material Data System (IMDS) integration. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or submit a request for a specification that has already been submitted or is currently being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Request: The most common cause of this error is that a request for the same specification has already been created in the system. This could happen if a user attempts to submit the same material or specification multiple times.
  Pending Approval: The request may be pending approval or processing, which means that the system recognizes it as an existing request.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the IMDS integration or the way requests are being handled in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Requests: Verify