How To Fix /ISDFPS/FORCER031 - Material container has not been approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FORCER -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Material container has not been approved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER031 - Material container has not been approved ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FORCER031 Material container has not been approved typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with material safety data sheets (MSDS) or material containers that require approval before they can be used in processes.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the material container you are trying to use has not been approved in the system. This could happen for several reasons:
  
  Pending Approval: The material container is still in the approval process and has not yet been finalized.
  Approval Workflow: There may be an issue with the approval workflow, such as missing approvals from designated personnel.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the approval status of the material container.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or approve the material container.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /ISDFPS/MDG_MATERIAL or similar) to check the status of the material container.
  Ensure that the material container has been approved by the necessary stakeholders.
  
  
  
  Complete Approval Process:
  
  If the material container is pending approval, follow up with the responsible personnel to ensure that the approval process is completed.
  If you have the necessary permissions, you may be able to approve the material container yourself.
  
  
  
  Review Workflow Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the approval workflow in the SAP system to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or EHS administrator if there are any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that your user account has the appropriate permissions to access and approve material containers.
  If necessary, request additional permissions from your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling material container approvals in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your internal SAP support team or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in the approval process are adequately trained on the procedures for approving material containers.
  Audit Trails: Review audit trails or logs to identify any issues that may have occurred during the approval process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.