How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMDS140 - Confidential substance &1 must have a CAS or an EINECS number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMDS - Messages for Checks

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Confidential substance &1 must have a CAS or an EINECS number

What causes this issue?

You have marked a pure substance as confident to hide its visibility
from the MDS recipient. Confidential pure substances need a valid CAS or
EINECS number.

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?

Carry out one of the following activities:
Make the pure substance visible by changing the component type.
Enter a valid CAS or EINECS number for the pure substance.

Procedure for System Administrators

Ask your administrator to import either the current SBALL or SBDaily
file to ensure that the pure substances are up to date.
INCLUDE EHPRC_CPM_CHECK OBJECT DOKU ID TX
IMDS 2140.
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_IMDS140 - Confidential substance &1 must have a CAS or an EINECS number ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS140 indicates that a confidential substance in your material data does not have a valid Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) number or an European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS) number associated with it. This is a common issue when dealing with materials that contain confidential substances, especially in the context of compliance with regulations such as REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) and IMDS (International Material Data System).
  Cause:
  
  Missing CAS/EINECS Number: The substance is marked as confidential, but the required identifiers (CAS or EINECS) are not provided.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle confidential substances.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the required identifiers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Add CAS/EINECS Number:
  
  Identify the confidential substance in question.
  Obtain the correct CAS or EINECS number for the substance.
  Update the material data in SAP to include the CAS or EINECS number.
  
  
  
  Review Confidential Substance Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for handling confidential substances in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the system is set up to require CAS/EINECS numbers for confidential substances.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling confidential substances and compliance data.
  Ensure that you are following the correct procedures for entering and managing material data.
  
  
  
  Collaboration with Regulatory Affairs:
  
  If you are unsure about the CAS or EINECS number, collaborate with your regulatory affairs or compliance team to ensure that you have the correct information.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary updates, test the material data entry again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  IMDS Compliance: Ensure that your materials comply with IMDS requirements, which may include providing detailed information about substances used in products.
  REACH Compliance: Familiarize yourself with REACH regulations, as they may require specific data about chemical substances used in products sold in the EU.
  SAP EH&S Module: If you are using the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) module, ensure that you are familiar with its functionalities related to material data management and compliance.
  
  By addressing the missing CAS or EINECS number and ensuring proper configuration and data entry, you should be able to resolve the error message EHPRC_CPM_IMDS140 effectively.