How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES040 - You cannot enter your own company or org. unit as the recipient

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 040

• Message text: You cannot enter your own company or org. unit as the recipient

What causes this issue?

You tried to send or propose a material data sheet (MDS) to you own
company or to an organizational unit that belongs to your company.

System Response

The system does not allow you to send or propose the MDS.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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_RES040 - You cannot enter your own company or org. unit as the recipient ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES040 indicates that you are trying to enter your own company or organizational unit as the recipient in a process related to the IMDS (International Material Data System). This is typically encountered in scenarios where data is being shared or reported, and the system has rules in place to prevent self-recipients to avoid conflicts of interest or data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is designed to prevent users from selecting their own company or organizational unit as the recipient for certain transactions. This is a safeguard to ensure that data is sent to an external entity rather than being self-reported, which could lead to inaccuracies or compliance issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Select a Different Recipient: Instead of selecting your own company or organizational unit, choose a different recipient from the list of available options. This could be a partner, supplier, or another organization