How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_TASK049 - At least one of the fields SUBID, MATNR, EXTID must have a value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_TASK - Messages for Tracker

• Message number: 049

• Message text: At least one of the fields SUBID, MATNR, EXTID must have a value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK049 - At least one of the fields SUBID, MATNR, EXTID must have a value ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK049 indicates that at least one of the fields SUBID (Substance ID), MATNR (Material Number), or EXTID (External ID) must have a value when you are trying to perform a certain operation in the SAP system, typically related to the management of substances or materials in the context of EH&S (Environment, Health, and Safety) or Product Compliance Management.
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs when you are trying to create or update a record in the system that requires identification of a substance or material, but none of the required fields (SUBID, MATNR, EXTID) are populated. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Data: The user did not enter any values in the required fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be configured in a way that it expects these fields to be filled but they are not being populated correctly.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to empty fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that at least one of the fields (SUBID, MATNR, EXTID) is filled with a valid value before executing the operation. 
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check that you have not overlooked these fields.
  If the data is being pulled from another system or process, ensure that the data transfer is functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are an administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to the substance or material management to ensure that the system is set up correctly to require these fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or process you are working with to understand the requirements for these fields.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your process to catch this error and provide a user-friendly message prompting the user to fill in the required fields.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you might be using specific transaction codes related to EH&S or Material Management (MM).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and modify the relevant fields.
  
  By ensuring that at least one of the required fields is populated, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your task in SAP.