How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_TASK314 - Valid material-dependent representative already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_TASK - Messages for Tracker

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Valid material-dependent representative already exists

What causes this issue?

You have imported a material-independent representative. However, a
material-dependent representative for material &V1& is already assigned
to supplier &V2& and valid at this time.

System Response

Data cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Delete either the material-dependent representative or the
material-independent representative as required.
Note: Delete the material-dependent representative if
possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK314 - Valid material-dependent representative already exists ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK314 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a material-dependent representative in the system, but a valid representative already exists for that material. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with product safety data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are trying to create a new representative for a material that already has a valid representative assigned.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to prevent duplicate entries to maintain data integrity and ensure that each material has a unique representative.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Representatives:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or table where material representatives are maintained (e.g., using transaction codes like C223 or C220).
  Search for the material in question to see if a representative already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Representative:
  
  If a representative already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicates or if an entry is no longer valid, you may delete the unnecessary representative entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the EHS module for more specific guidance on managing material representatives.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing material representatives in SAP EHS.
  Data Model: Understand the data model related to material management and representatives in SAP to better navigate and manage entries.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify material representatives in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK314 effectively.