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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 finalize it.
  
  
  Update References: If the referencing MDS is dependent on the preliminary MDS, you may need to update the references to point to a finalized version of the MDS.
  
  
  Approval Process: If the MDS is still in the approval process, expedite the approval to ensure that it can be used in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to MDS and IMDS to understand the specific requirements for MDS status and references.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MDS Lifecycle: Understand the lifecycle of MDS in SAP, including the stages of creation, approval, and finalization.
  IMDS Integration: Familiarize yourself with how IMDS integrates with SAP and the requirements for data submission and compliance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling MDS-related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.