How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES075 - Substance does not exist: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Substance does not exist: &1

What causes this issue?

Referenced substance does not exist. You are either using the wrong
IMDS_ID or the substance was deleted.

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 IMDS_ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES075 - Substance does not exist: &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES075 indicates that a substance you are trying to reference in the IMDS (International Material Data System) does not exist in the system. This error typically arises when you are attempting to create or update a material or substance record that references a substance that has not been defined or is not available in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Substance Not Defined: The substance you are trying to use has not been created or defined in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Substance ID: The substance ID you are using may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between SAP and IMDS, leading to the substance not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to access the substance data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substance Definition:
  
  Verify if the substance exists in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like C201 for creating materials or C202 for changing materials) and searching for the substance ID.
  If the substance does not exist, you will need to create it in the system.
  
  
  
  Correct Substance ID:
  
  Double-check the substance ID you are using. Ensure that it is correctly spelled and formatted.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you suspect a synchronization issue, check the integration settings between SAP and IMDS. Ensure that the data transfer processes are functioning correctly.
  You may need to re-import or refresh the substance data from IMDS to SAP.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and manage substance data. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing substances and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IMDS: The International Material Data System is a global database used by companies to manage material compliance and reporting.
  Substance Management in SAP: SAP provides tools for managing substances, including compliance with regulations such as REACH and RoHS.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for substance management in SAP, such as C201, C202, and others related to material management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.