How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS235 - Basic material may only be referenced by a product or product part

EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS - Messages Export - IMDS Integration

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Basic material may only be referenced by a product or product part

What causes this issue?

A material may be referenced only from within a component or a
semicomponent. The superior component &V2& of the material &V1& is
neither an IMDS component nor a semicomponent.

System Response

The system aborted generation of the IMDS XML file.

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_CPM_EXP_IMDS235 - Basic material may only be referenced by a product or product part ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS235 indicates that there is an issue with how a basic material is being referenced in the context of product or product part management within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. Specifically, this error suggests that the basic material is being incorrectly referenced in a way that is not allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A basic material is being assigned or referenced directly in a context that requires it to be linked to a product or product part.
  The configuration or data setup in the SAP system does not comply with the expected hierarchy or relationships between basic materials, products, and product parts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the basic material is correctly assigned to a product or product part. You may need to create or modify the product or product part to include the basic