How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS260 - No recycling information found for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS - Messages Export - IMDS Integration

• Message number: 260

• Message text: No recycling information found for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS260 - No recycling information found for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_EXP_IMDS260 indicates that there is no recycling information available for the specified material (denoted by &1). This error typically arises in the context of compliance with environmental regulations, particularly in industries where materials must be tracked for recycling and waste management purposes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Recycling Data: The material in question does not have any associated recycling information in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The material not being set up correctly in the system.
  The recycling information not being maintained or updated in the relevant master data.
  The material being newly created and not yet having the necessary data entered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Environmental Compliance module or the specific settings related to recycling information.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the recycling information did not transfer correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material and check if the recycling information is filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales, and Purchasing) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Maintain Recycling Information:
  
  If the recycling information is missing, you will need to enter it. This can typically be done in the material master under the relevant tab for environmental compliance or recycling data.
  Ensure that the recycling codes and relevant details are correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Environmental Compliance module to ensure that all necessary settings for recycling information are correctly configured.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect there are issues with the setup.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the material was recently created or migrated, verify that all necessary data was included during the migration process.
  If needed, re-import or manually enter the missing recycling information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining recycling information for materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to update the material master data or MM03 (Display Material) to view existing data.
  Environmental Compliance: Familiarize yourself with the relevant regulations and compliance requirements that necessitate the maintenance of recycling information.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.