How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMDS098 - Select preferred plant alternative for &1; only 1 plant allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMDS - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Select preferred plant alternative for &1; only 1 plant allowed

What causes this issue?

You have assigned to product &v1& more than one plant, because you have
added to the usage data of the corresponding specification &v2&several
plants. In addition you have selected the <LS>Active </>checkbox for
more than one composition of this product.

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?

Select only one preferred plant alternative for <(>&<)>1.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can define a normalization variant that handles multiple usages in
the <LS>Specify Normalization Variants</> Customizing activity under
<LS>Product Safety and Stewardship -> Product Compliance for Discrete
Industries -> General Configuration</>
INCLUDE EHPRC_CPM_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
IMDS 2098.
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_IMDS098 - Select preferred plant alternative for &1; only 1 plant allowed ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS098 indicates that there is an issue with selecting a preferred plant alternative in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, specifically related to the Chemical Product Management (CPM) and International Material Data System (IMDS) integration.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when the system is configured to allow only one plant alternative for a specific material or product, but the user is trying to select or process multiple plant alternatives. The system expects a single preferred plant to be designated, and if more than one is selected or if the selection is ambiguous, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Plant Alternatives: Review the plant alternatives associated with the material or product in question. Ensure that only one plant is marked as preferred.
  
  
  Select a Single Plant: If multiple plants are currently selected, you need to deselect the additional plants and ensure that only one plant is selected as the preferred alternative.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If you believe that the system should allow multiple plants, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant to adjust the settings if necessary.
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data related to the material and its plant alternatives is consistent and correctly maintained in the system.
  
  
  User Authorization: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to plant selections. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent users from making certain selections.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling plant alternatives in the context of IMDS and CPM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  EHS Module: Familiarize yourself with the functionalities of the EHS module, especially regarding material management and plant alternatives.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on the EHS module and its integration with IMDS to better understand how to manage plant alternatives effectively.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.