How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMDS076 - Reduce amount of unspecified or confident pure substances

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMDS - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Reduce amount of unspecified or confident pure substances

What causes this issue?

In the composition of a basic or a surface material, &v1&% of the
substances are marked as confidential or are replaced by jokers or
wildcards instead of a specific substance.
According to the IMDS recommendations, the total amount of confidential
and unspecified substances in a composition of basic or surface
materials is restricted to 10%.
Note:
Substances that are <ZH>not</> marked as confident are visible for the
recipients of the MDS.
In the IMDS, only a limited number of substances is marked with
wildcards or jokers. These substances contain as identifier <AB>NUM/CAS
</><LB>System</> and as identifier <AB>NAM/PURE </><LB>Miscellaneous</>
or <LB>Not yet defined</>.

System Response

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

INCLUDE EHPRC_IMDS_MESSAGE_RESPONSE OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries in the composition of the basic or surface material.
You have the following options:
Reduce the number of substances that are of substance type <LS>CONFIDENT
</>
Replace substances, which are used as jokers or wildcards (which have
identifiers that mark these substances as unspecified) by pure
substances with a valid CAS number.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can change the component type, which marks substances as
confidential, in environment parameter <AB>DB_COMP_TYPE_CONFIDENTIAL
</>in the Customizing activity <LS>Specify Environment Parameters for
Back-End Processes</> under <LS>Product Safety and Stewardship ->
Product Compliance for Discrete Industries -> General Configuration ->
Environment Parameters</>.
INCLUDE EHPRC_CPM_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
IMDS 2076.
INCLUDE EHPRC_IMDS_MESSAGE_WORDING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS076 - Reduce amount of unspecified or confident pure substances ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS076 typically relates to the management of materials and substances in the context of compliance with regulations such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) and other environmental regulations. This specific error indicates that there is an issue with the amount of unspecified or confident pure substances in a material declaration, which may exceed the allowed limits.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Unspecified Substances: The material declaration may contain too many unspecified or confident pure substances, which are not adequately defined or quantified.
  Regulatory Compliance: The system is enforcing compliance with regulations that limit the amount of unspecified substances in a product.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in how the substances were entered into the system, leading to an incorrect assessment of the material composition.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Declaration: Check the material declaration for the specific item that triggered the error. Identify the unspecified or confident pure substances listed.
  Specify Substances: Ensure that all substances are properly specified. This may involve providing more detailed information about the substances, including their chemical identities and concentrations.
  Reduce Quantity: If the amount of unspecified substances exceeds the allowed limits, consider reducing their quantity or replacing them with specified substances that comply with regulatory requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the relevant SAP documentation or guidelines for managing material declarations to ensure compliance with the necessary standards.
  Collaboration with Suppliers: If the substances are sourced from suppliers, collaborate with them to obtain the necessary information to specify the substances correctly.
  Use of SAP Tools: Utilize SAP tools and functionalities designed for compliance management to help identify and rectify issues related to material declarations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  IMDS (International Material Data System): This is a global database used for the collection and exchange of material data, particularly in the automotive industry. Understanding how to use IMDS effectively can help in managing material compliance.
  REACH Compliance: Familiarize yourself with REACH regulations and how they impact material declarations. This will help in understanding the importance of specifying substances accurately.
  Training and Support: Consider training for users involved in material compliance to ensure they understand how to manage substance declarations effectively.
  
  By addressing the issues highlighted by the error message and ensuring that all substances are properly specified, you can resolve the EHPRC_CPM_IMDS076 error and maintain compliance with relevant regulations.