How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMDS038 - Correct not allowed substance &2 in development sample material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMDS - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Correct not allowed substance &2 in development sample material &1

What causes this issue?

This substance wildcard is only allowed within a development sample
material. Do not use this substance wildcard for final MDSs (compare
Production Part Approval Process/Initial Sample Inspection Report).

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

INCLUDE EHPRC_IMDS_MESSAGE_RESPONSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Replace this substance wildcard with a correct substance for a final
material MDS or define the basic material &V1& as development sample
material.
INCLUDE EHPRC_IMDS_MESSAGE_WORDING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS038 - Correct not allowed substance &2 in development sample material &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS038 indicates that there is a compliance issue with a substance in a development sample material. Specifically, it suggests that a substance that is not allowed is present in the material, which violates compliance regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Non-compliant Substance: The material contains a substance that is restricted or prohibited according to regulatory standards (e.g., REACH, RoHS).
  Incorrect Material Data: The material master data may have been incorrectly maintained, leading to the inclusion of a non-compliant substance.
  Regulatory Changes: Changes in regulations may have rendered previously compliant substances as non-compliant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Substance: Check the error message details to identify the specific substance that is causing the issue (denoted as &2 in the message).
  Review Material Composition: Go to the material master record and review the composition of the development sample material (denoted as &1 in the message).
  Replace or Remove the Substance: If the substance is indeed non-compliant, you will need to either replace it with a compliant alternative or remove it from the material composition.
  Update Material Data: After making the necessary changes, update the material master data to reflect the new composition.
  Recheck Compliance: Use the compliance check tools available in SAP to ensure that the updated material is now compliant with relevant regulations.
  Consult Regulatory Guidelines: If unsure about the compliance status of a substance, consult the relevant regulatory guidelines or a compliance expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Compliance Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's compliance management tools, which can help in tracking and managing substances in materials.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is regularly updated and maintained to reflect current compliance requirements.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training for users involved in material management to understand compliance requirements and how to manage them effectively in SAP.
  Regulatory Databases: Keep abreast of changes in regulations by consulting relevant databases or regulatory bodies that provide updates on substance compliance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your development sample material complies with the necessary regulations.