How To Fix ISH_BP004 - Forbidden ingredient &1 does not exist

ISH_BP004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISH_BP - Contains Messages for IS-H Business Partner Developments

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Forbidden ingredient &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The forbidden ingredient &V1& you entered does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Open the input help (F4) to get a list of the forbidden ingredients
available.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISH_BP004 - Forbidden ingredient &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message ISH_BP004, which states "Forbidden ingredient &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP IS-H (Industry Solution for Healthcare) when dealing with master data related to ingredients or substances in a healthcare setting. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference an ingredient that is not recognized or does not exist in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Ingredient Master Data: The ingredient specified in the error message (&1) has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Incorrect Ingredient Code: The ingredient code being referenced may be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the ingredient data.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a pharmacy or laboratory system), there may be synchronization issues leading to missing data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Ingredient Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the ingredient master data in SAP and verify if the