How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMDS134 - Select preferred supplier for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMDS - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Select preferred supplier for &1

What causes this issue?

Multiple suppliers exist for part &v1& (specification &v2&), but none is
defined as preferred supplier. You can only generate an MDS, if you
report just one supplier part.

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?

In the Compliance Workbench, select one supplier part as preferred in
component &v1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE EHPRC_CPM_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
IMDS 2134.
INCLUDE EHPRC_IMDS_MESSAGE_WORDING OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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_IMDS134 - Select preferred supplier for &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS134, which states "Select preferred supplier for &1," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with product compliance and material data management.
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that the system requires you to select a preferred supplier for a specific material or product (denoted by &1). The absence of a preferred supplier can prevent further processing, such as creating or updating material data, as the system needs to know which supplier to reference for compliance and reporting purposes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Material Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the material master data for the specific material indicated by the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Supplier Information:
  
  Go to the relevant tab (usually the "Purchasing" or "Basic Data" tab) where supplier information is maintained.
  Ensure that there is a preferred supplier assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Assign a Preferred Supplier:
  
  If no preferred supplier is assigned, you will need to select one. This can typically be done by:
  
  Adding a new supplier or selecting an existing one from the list of approved suppliers.
  Ensure that the supplier is marked as preferred in the system.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning a preferred supplier, save the changes to the material master data.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Process:
  
  Once the preferred supplier is set, re-attempt the action that triggered the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit supplier information in the material master.
  Supplier Management: Regularly review and maintain supplier data to ensure that preferred suppliers are up-to-date and compliant with your organization’s requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for managing supplier data and compliance processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that a preferred supplier is selected for the material in question, you should be able to resolve the EHPRC_CPM_IMDS134 error and continue with your processes in SAP.