How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES019 - Material can be only referenced at this place

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Material can be only referenced at this place

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a new material as a lower node. New materials can
only be created as top nodes.

System Response

The system does not create the material.

How to fix this error?

Create the new material as the top node.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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_RES019 - Material can be only referenced at this place ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES019, which states "Material can be only referenced at this place," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with materials and their references in the context of compliance and reporting.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Material Status: The material you are trying to reference may not be in a valid status for the operation you are attempting. For example, it might be marked as inactive or not approved for use in the specific context.
  
  
  Improper Configuration: The material may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to restrictions on where it can be referenced.
  
  
  Contextual Restrictions: The material might be restricted to specific processes or areas within the SAP system, and you are trying to use it in an unsupported context.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to reference