How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS228 - IMDS version identifier in specification &1 is not valid

EHPRC_CP_IMDS228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 228

• Message text: IMDS version identifier in specification &1 is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS228 - IMDS version identifier in specification &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS228 indicates that there is an issue with the IMDS (International Material Data System) version identifier in a specification. This error typically arises when the version identifier specified in the material specification does not match any of the valid versions recognized by the IMDS system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Version Identifier: The version identifier specified in the material specification is either incorrect or outdated.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the IMDS settings within SAP.
  Data Synchronization Issues: The data in SAP may not be synchronized with the IMDS database, leading to discrepancies in version identifiers.
  Changes in IMDS: The IMDS system may have undergone updates or changes that have rendered the previously valid version identifiers obsolete.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Version Identifier: Verify the version identifier in the specification against the valid versions in the IMDS. Ensure that it is correctly entered.
  Update Specification: If the version identifier is outdated, update the specification with the