How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS203 - Contact person with pers. ID &1 does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Contact person with pers. ID &1 does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS203 - Contact person with pers. ID &1 does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message "EHPRC_CP_IMDS203 Contact person with pers. ID &1 does not exist or is not active" typically occurs in the context of the EHPRC (Environment, Health, and Safety) module, particularly when dealing with IMDS (International Material Data System) integration. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a contact person associated with the provided personnel ID, either because the ID is incorrect, the contact person does not exist, or the contact person is not active in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Personnel ID: The personnel ID provided in the transaction may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Inactive Contact Person: The contact person associated with the personnel ID may have been deactivated or terminated in the system.
  Missing Data: The contact person may not have been created in the system at all.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the contact person's data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Personnel ID:
  
  Check the personnel ID provided in the error message. Ensure that it is correct and corresponds to an existing contact person in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Contact Person Status:
  
  Use transaction code PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to look up the contact person using the personnel ID. Verify if the contact person is active.
  If the contact person is inactive, you may need to reactivate them or assign a different active contact person.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Contact Person:
  
  If the contact person does not exist, you may need to create a new contact person in the system using transaction code PA30.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the contact person's data. If there are authorization issues, consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to contact persons in the EHPRC module to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PPOME: Display Organizational Structure (to check the organizational assignment of the contact person)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for EHPRC and IMDS for more detailed information on how contact persons are managed within the system.
  
  
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS203.