How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_CHECK042 - Component &1 with specification type &2 is not allowed in the composition

EHPRC_CPM_CHECK042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_CHECK - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Component &1 with specification type &2 is not allowed in the composition

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EHPRC_CPM_CHECK042 - Details

• The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_CHECK042 indicates that there is an issue with the composition of a product in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, specifically related to the Product Safety Management (PSM) functionality. This error typically arises when a component with a specific specification type is not permitted to be included in the composition of a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A component (material) is being added to a product composition, but the specification type of that component is not compatible with the rules defined in the system.
  The system has specific rules or configurations that restrict certain types of components from being included in a product composition, often based on regulatory or safety considerations.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Specification Type: Verify the specification type of the component that is causing the error. You can do this by navigating to the material