How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES140 - Cannot delete MDS since one of the recipient companies has accepted it

EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Cannot delete MDS since one of the recipient companies has accepted it

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a material data sheet (MDS) that was already
accepted by at least one recipient.

System Response

The system does not delete the MDS.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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_RES140 - Cannot delete MDS since one of the recipient companies has accepted it ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES140 indicates that you are trying to delete a Material Data Sheet (MDS) that cannot be deleted because at least one of the recipient companies has already accepted it. This is a common scenario in systems that manage compliance and material data, such as SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or SAP Product Compliance.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the MDS is in a state where it has been acknowledged or accepted by a recipient company. Once an MDS is accepted, it is considered to be in use, and the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and compliance with regulations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Acceptance Status: Verify which recipient companies have accepted the MDS. You may need to review the acceptance records in the system.
  
  
  Revoke Acceptance: If possible, contact the recipient companies to see if they can revoke their acceptance of the