How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS231 - MDS center functions are restricted; maintain a valid IMDS system

EHPRC_CP_IMDS231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 231

• Message text: MDS center functions are restricted; maintain a valid IMDS system

What causes this issue?

You have not configured the International Material Data System (IMDS) or
the configuration of the IMDS is incomplete.

System Response

The system does not allow you to maintain any data in the MDS center or
to communicate with the IMDS. You can only display the data in the MDS
center.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the configuration of the MDS centers in the
<LS>Specify IMDS</> Customizing activity.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EHPRC_CP_IMDS231 - Details

• The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS231 indicates that the Material Data System (MDS) center functions are restricted due to an invalid or improperly configured IMDS (International Material Data System) connection. This error typically arises when the system is unable to communicate with the IMDS or when the IMDS configuration is not set up correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid IMDS Configuration: The connection settings for the IMDS in the SAP system may not be correctly configured.
  Inactive IMDS System: The IMDS system may be down or not accessible at the moment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the IMDS functions.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems preventing the SAP system from reaching the IMDS.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the IMDS being used may not be compatible with the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check IMDS Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and verify that the IMDS connection parameters (such as URL, credentials, etc.) are