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