How To Fix HSM_API006 - No hazardous substance exists for material &1, country &2, and region &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_API - HM: Hazardous Substance Master APIs

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No hazardous substance exists for material &1, country &2, and region &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HSM_API006 - No hazardous substance exists for material &1, country &2, and region &3 ?

  The SAP error message HSM_API006 indicates that there is no hazardous substance defined for a specific material in a given country and region. This error typically arises in the context of handling hazardous materials and substances within the SAP system, particularly when using the Hazardous Substance Management (HSM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the hazardous substance data for the specified material, country, and region has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Region: The material number, country, or region specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not properly configured in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Hazardous Substance Management module, leading to the inability to retrieve the necessary data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material number specified in the error message is correct.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly in the Material Master, particularly in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.).
  
  
  
  Maintain Hazardous Substance Data:
  
  Go to the Hazardous Substance Management (HSM) module and check if the hazardous substance data for the specified material, country, and region exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create or maintain the hazardous substance data. This can typically be done through transaction codes like C1H1 (for creating hazardous substances) or C1H2 (for changing hazardous substances).
  
  
  
  Check Country and Region Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the country and region codes are correctly defined in the system and that they correspond to the hazardous substance data you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Hazardous Substance Management for additional guidance on maintaining hazardous substance data.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and maintain hazardous substance data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing hazardous substances, such as:
  
  C1H1: Create Hazardous Substance
  C1H2: Change Hazardous Substance
  C1H3: Display Hazardous Substance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to HSM and the specific error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Hazardous Substance Management to better understand how to manage hazardous materials within SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HSM_API006 error and ensure that hazardous substance data is correctly maintained in your SAP system.