How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES004 - You can update, replace, delete, release, or change only your own MDSs

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You can update, replace, delete, release, or change only your own MDSs

What causes this issue?

You are trying to process a part that does not belong to your company.

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?

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_IMDS_RES004 - You can update, replace, delete, release, or change only your own MDSs ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES004 indicates that you are attempting to perform an action (such as update, replace, delete, release, or change) on a Material Data Sheet (MDS) that you do not own. In the context of SAP, MDS ownership is typically tied to the user who created or is responsible for that specific MDS.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ownership Issue: The MDS you are trying to modify is owned by another user, and the system restricts actions to the owner for data integrity and security reasons.
  User Permissions: Your user account may not have the necessary permissions to modify MDSs that are not owned by you.
  MDS Status: The MDS may be in a status that does not allow changes, such as being released or locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Ownership: Verify who the owner of the MDS is. You can do this by checking the MDS details in the SAP system.
  Request Access: If you need to modify the MDS,