How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1305 - Enter a component type first

/SEHS/BA_MISC1305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Enter a component type first

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/SEHS/BA_MISC1305 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1305 Enter a component type first typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when working with the management of hazardous substances or similar functionalities. This error indicates that the system requires a component type to be specified before proceeding with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user tries to perform an action that requires a component type to be defined, but it has not been entered in the relevant field. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Creating or editing a hazardous substance.
  Configuring a safety data sheet.
  Working with material safety information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Context: Determine where you are in the SAP system when the error occurs. This could be in a transaction related to hazardous materials, safety data sheets, or similar areas.
  
  
  Enter Component Type:
  
  Navigate to the relevant screen where