How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM004 - Company group access denied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM - Message Class for IMDS Communication

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Company group access denied

What causes this issue?

You tried to download corporation files but you do not have sufficient
authorization.

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?

Check the company ID. If your company does not belong to a corporation,
leave the company ID empty. Otherwise, you need a user with corporation
download profile.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM004 - Company group access denied ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM004: Company group access denied typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with the International Material Data System (IMDS). This error indicates that the user does not have the necessary permissions to access a specific company group within the IMDS.
  Cause:
  
  Insufficient User Permissions: The user attempting to access the company group does not have the required authorization roles assigned in SAP.
  Company Group Configuration: The company group may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  User Role Assignment: The user may not be assigned to the correct company group or may not have the necessary roles to access the data related to that group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations assigned. This can be done by checking the user profile in transaction code SU01.
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations for the IMDS and the specific company group they are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Review Company Group Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the company group in the system. Ensure that it is correctly set up and that the user is assigned to the correct company group.
  You can review the company group settings in the relevant configuration transactions.
  
  
  
  Role Assignment:
  
  If the user does not have the required roles, you may need to assign the appropriate roles to the user. This can be done by a system administrator or someone with the necessary permissions.
  Ensure that the roles include access to the IMDS and the specific company group.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the required authorizations for accessing IMDS and company groups.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking permissions and configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), and SPRO (Customizing) for configuration.
  Authorization Objects: Understand the relevant authorization objects that control access to IMDS and company groups.
  User Groups: Check if the user is part of any user groups that may have restricted access.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM004 error and gain the necessary access to the company group in question.