How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS243 - MDS &1 (&2) references the preliminary MDS &3 (&4)

EHPRC_CP_IMDS243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS - Message Class for IMDS

• Message number: 243

• Message text: MDS &1 (&2) references the preliminary MDS &3 (&4)

What causes this issue?

The MDS &V1& (Module ID: &V2&) contains a reference to the preliminary
MDS &V3& (Module ID: &V4&).
It is not possible to send, propose, internal release<(>,<)> or publish
a MDS that contains at least one reference to a preliminary MDS.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Replace the preliminary MDS &V3& (Module ID: &V4&) with a final version
of the MDS.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS243 - MDS &1 (&2) references the preliminary MDS &3 (&4) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS243 typically relates to issues with Material Data Sheets (MDS) in the context of compliance management, particularly when dealing with IMDS (International Material Data System) data. This error indicates that there is a reference to a preliminary MDS that is not yet finalized or approved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message occurs when:
  
  An MDS is referencing another MDS that is still in a preliminary state, meaning it has not been finalized or approved for use.
  There may be inconsistencies in the MDS data, such as incorrect versioning or missing approvals.
  The system is trying to process or validate an MDS that relies on another MDS that is not in a valid state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MDS Status: Verify the status of the MDS that is being referenced. Ensure that it is finalized and approved. If it is still in a preliminary state, you will need to