How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES061 - Cannot change MDS; status is not 'In Process at Recipient'

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Cannot change MDS; status is not 'In Process at Recipient'

What causes this issue?

You tried to change a material data sheet (MDS) that does not have the
status <LS>In Process at Recipient</>.

System Response

The system does not allow you to change the MDS.

How to fix this error?

You can change only an MDS if the status is <LS>In Process at Recipient
</> (previously <LS>Browsed</> or <LS>Not Browsed</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES061 - Cannot change MDS; status is not 'In Process at Recipient' ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES061 indicates that there is an issue with changing the Material Data Sheet (MDS) because its status is not "In Process at Recipient." This typically occurs in the context of managing materials and compliance data within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with IMDS (International Material Data System) submissions.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to modify an MDS that is in a status that does not allow changes. The possible statuses that might trigger this error include:
  
  Completed
  Rejected
  Pending Approval
  In Process at Sender
  
  In these cases, the MDS is either finalized or in a state where it cannot be altered until it is returned to a status that allows modifications.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MDS Status: Verify the current status of the MDS you are trying to change. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in