How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_REPORT015 - Material has no substance assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_REPORT - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Material has no substance assignment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_REPORT015 - Material has no substance assignment ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_REPORT015 indicates that a material does not have a substance assignment. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with chemical substances and their regulatory compliance.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A material is being processed in a report or transaction that requires a substance assignment, but the material has not been linked to any substance in the system.
  The material may be missing the necessary data in the material master record, specifically in the EHS-related views.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the material has the EHS views (like Basic Data, Substance Data) filled out.
  If the EHS views are missing, you will need to create or update the material master to include the necessary substance assignment.
  
  
  
  Assign Substance:
  
  If the material is supposed to be linked to a specific substance, you can assign it by navigating to the relevant EHS view in the material master and linking the appropriate substance.
  Use transaction code C1 (Substance Management) to manage substances and ensure that the substance you want to assign exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Compliance:
  
  Ensure that the material complies with any regulatory requirements that may necessitate a substance assignment.
  If the material is a chemical, verify that it is registered correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to EHS and substance management for additional guidance on how to manage substances and materials.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EHS expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  C1 - Substance Management
  
  
  EHS Module: This module is designed to help organizations manage compliance with environmental regulations, health and safety standards, and product safety.
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views for EHS are activated and maintained properly in the material master.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your materials are correctly assigned to substances in SAP.