How To Fix EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES166 - Enter a specific weight type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES - Message Class for IMDS Results

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Enter a specific weight type

What causes this issue?

You entered a specific weight, but you did not enter a specific weight
type.

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?

Enter a specific weight type.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES166 - Enter a specific weight type ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES166 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with product compliance and material data management. This error indicates that a specific weight type must be entered for a material or product in the IMDS (International Material Data System) context.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A required weight type for a material is not specified in the relevant data fields.
  The system expects a specific weight type to be defined for compliance reporting or material data submission, but it is missing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the affected material.
  Ensure that the weight type is specified in the relevant fields. This may include fields for gross weight, net weight, or specific weight types defined by your organization.
  
  
  
  Define Weight Types:
  
  If the weight type is not defined, you may need to create or configure the necessary weight types in the system. This can usually be done in the customizing settings of SAP.
  
  
  
  Review IMDS Settings:
  
  Check the IMDS settings in your SAP system to ensure that all required fields are correctly configured and that the weight type is included in the data submission process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling IMDS submissions and weight types. This can provide specific instructions tailored to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IMDS: The International Material Data System is a global database used by companies to manage and report material composition data for compliance with various regulations.
  Weight Types: In SAP, weight types can refer to different classifications of weight measurements (e.g., gross weight, net weight) that are important for logistics, compliance, and reporting.
  SAP EHS Module: The Environment, Health, and Safety module in SAP helps organizations manage compliance with environmental regulations, safety standards, and product stewardship.
  
  By ensuring that the required weight types are correctly entered and configured, you should be able to resolve the EHPRC_CP_IMDS_RES166 error and proceed with your material data management tasks.