How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMDS138 - Basic material &1 needs specified pure substance; delete wildcard

EHPRC_CPM_IMDS138 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMDS - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Basic material &1 needs specified pure substance; delete wildcard

What causes this issue?

Basic Material &v1& contains pure substance &v2& that is marked as
<LB>Not Yet Specified</> (IMDS node 40260).
This entry is not allowed for constituents published in final MDS
(compare Production Part Approval Process/Initial Sample Inspection
Report).

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?

Replace the pure substance that is marked as <LB>Not Yet Specified</>
with a specific pure substance or mark the MDS as development sample
report.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE EHPRC_CPM_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
IMDS 2138.
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_IMDS138 - Basic material &1 needs specified pure substance; delete wildcard ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS138 indicates that there is an issue with the basic material in the context of the International Material Data System (IMDS) integration. Specifically, the error states that a specified pure substance is required for the basic material, and the use of a wildcard is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Wildcard Usage: The error typically arises when a wildcard character (like *) is used in the definition of a basic material. Wildcards are not permitted in this context because the system requires a specific pure substance to be defined.
  Missing Pure Substance: The basic material may not have an associated pure substance defined in the system, which is necessary for compliance and reporting purposes.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry where a wildcard was mistakenly included instead of a specific substance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Remove Wildcard: Check the basic material definition in the SAP system and remove any wildcard characters. Ensure