How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM007 - Date or file error

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM - Message Class for IMDS Communication

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Date or file error

What causes this issue?

You want to select a data file but the system cannot find it.

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 following:
Check that the data file is not too old. Data files may be deleted after
30 days.
Check that the data type is available for your company. Some initial or
period files must be requested individually and some data types are not
available for all companies.
Check that the file has already been generated.

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_IMDS_COM007 - Date or file error ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_COM007, which indicates a "Date or file error," typically arises in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with the International Material Data System (IMDS) integration. This error can occur due to various reasons related to date formats, file handling, or data inconsistencies.
  Causes:
  
  Date Format Issues: The date provided in the input may not match the expected format. This can happen if the date is in a different locale format or if it contains invalid characters.
  File Path or Name Issues: The file being referenced may not exist, or the path may be incorrect. This can also include issues with file permissions.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing required fields or incorrect data types.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system or in the IMDS integration settings can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Date