How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_CHECK164 - Check &1 can only be processed on substances with materials assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_CHECK - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Check &1 can only be processed on substances with materials assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_CHECK164 - Check &1 can only be processed on substances with materials assigned ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_CHECK164 indicates that a specific check (in this case, related to the Chemical Product Management module) cannot be processed because the substance in question does not have any materials assigned to it. This is a common issue when working with substances in SAP, particularly in the context of regulatory compliance and product safety.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A substance is being processed (e.g., during a regulatory check, report generation, or material creation) but does not have any materials linked to it in the system.
  The system requires that a substance must have at least one material assigned to it to perform the requested operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Substance Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the substance in question within the SAP system.
  Verify if there are any materials assigned to the substance. This can typically be done in the substance management area of SAP.
  
  
  
  Assign Materials:
  
  If no materials are assigned, you will need to create or assign materials to the substance. This can be done by:
  
  Creating a new material and linking it to the substance.
  Using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., MM01 for material creation) to create a material and ensure it is linked to the correct substance.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the Chemical Product Management module are correctly set up to allow for the assignment of materials to substances.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Chemical Product Management for any specific requirements or steps that may be necessary for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials and substances in the system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CPE1: Create Substance
  CPE2: Change Substance
  CPE3: Display Substance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Chemical Product Management to better understand how substances and materials interact within the SAP system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your work in SAP.