How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT028 - Regulatory list is needed for declarable substances

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT - Import Messages

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Regulatory list is needed for declarable substances

What causes this issue?

You want to import an XML file that contains declarable substances.
However, there is no regulatory list assigned to the substances.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the XML file and assign a regulatory list to the corresponding
declarable substances.

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_IMPORT028 - Regulatory list is needed for declarable substances ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT028 indicates that a regulatory list is required for declarable substances in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to import or process data related to substances that are subject to regulatory compliance, but the necessary regulatory list is not available or not properly configured in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Regulatory List: The required regulatory list for the substances you are working with is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The regulatory list may be incorrectly configured or not activated in the SAP EHS module.
  Substance Not Declared: The substance you are trying to process may not be declared in the relevant regulatory list.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Regulatory Lists:
  
  Go to the SAP EHS module and check if the required regulatory list is available.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction codes (e.g., EHS: Regulatory List Management) to view and manage regulatory lists.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Regulatory List:
  
  If the regulatory list is missing, you may need to create it. This involves defining the list and populating it with the necessary substances.
  If the list exists but is not complete, update it with the required declarable substances.
  
  
  
  Activate Regulatory List:
  
  Ensure that the regulatory list is activated. Sometimes lists may be created but not activated for use in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Substance Declarations:
  
  Verify that the substances you are working with are declared in the regulatory list. If not, you may need to add them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps on managing regulatory lists and substances in the EHS module.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if you suspect a system bug.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: This module is designed to help organizations manage compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
  Regulatory Compliance: Understanding the specific regulations that apply to your industry and the substances you handle is crucial for compliance.
  Substance Management: Proper management of substances, including their declarations and regulatory requirements, is essential for maintaining compliance and avoiding penalties.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message EHPRC_CPM_IMPORT028 and ensure that your SAP system is properly configured for managing declarable substances.