How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS242 - MDS not found; import not possible

EHPRC_CP_IMDS242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 242

• Message text: MDS not found; import not possible

What causes this issue?

The MDS for a corresponding component or material cannot be found.
One of the reasons could be that the component or material is hidden and
not on the IMDS Steering Committee, ILI Metals, or Steels/Iron List. The
import of MDS for such a component or material is not allowed.

System Response

The import is canceled.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS242 - MDS not found; import not possible ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS242: MDS not found; import not possible typically occurs in the context of Material Data Sheets (MDS) when the system is unable to find the required MDS for a specific material or product. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with compliance and regulatory data management in SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or Product Compliance modules.
  Causes:
  
  Missing MDS: The most common cause is that the Material Data Sheet (MDS) for the specified material does not exist in the system or has not been created yet.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or does not correspond to an existing entry in the database.
  Data Import Issues: There may be issues with the data import process, such as incorrect file formats or missing required fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or import the MDS.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may