How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES118 - MDS is already assigned to this request; unassign this MDS first

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 118

• Message text: MDS is already assigned to this request; unassign this MDS first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES118 - MDS is already assigned to this request; unassign this MDS first ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES118 indicates that a Material Data Sheet (MDS) is already assigned to a specific request, and you cannot assign it again until it has been unassigned from the current request. This error typically occurs in the context of managing materials and their compliance data within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with IMDS (International Material Data System) integration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to assign an MDS that is already linked to another request. This can happen if:
  
  The MDS is currently in use or assigned to another material or request.
  There is an attempt to duplicate the assignment of the same MDS to multiple requests.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to unassign the MDS from the current request before you can assign it to a new one. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Identify the Current Assignment:
  
  Check which request the MDS is