How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_UEC057 - Supplier is out of REACH area and an only representative does not exist

EHPRC_RCS_UEC057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_UEC - Messages for Use Collection

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Supplier is out of REACH area and an only representative does not exist

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EHPRC_RCS_UEC057 - Details

• The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_UEC057 indicates that a supplier is located outside of the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) area, and there is no Only Representative (OR) designated for that supplier. This is a common issue in the context of compliance with REACH regulations, which are applicable in the European Union for chemical substances.
  
  Cause:
  
  Supplier Location: The supplier is based outside the EU or EEA (European Economic Area).
  Lack of Only Representative: The supplier has not appointed an Only Representative in the EU, which is necessary for non-EU manufacturers to comply with REACH regulations.
  Data Configuration: The supplier's data in the SAP system may not be correctly configured to reflect their REACH compliance status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify an Only Representative: If the supplier is outside the EU, they need to appoint an Only Representative who can act on their behalf for REACH compliance. This representative must be established in the EU and can