How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1403 - Symbol &: Identification category & is not defined

/SEHS/BA_MISC1403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Symbol &: Identification category & is not defined

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/SEHS/BA_MISC1403 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1403 Symbol &: Identification category & is not defined typically indicates that there is an issue with the identification category being referenced in your SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with data related to hazardous materials or safety data sheets.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Identification Category: The error suggests that the identification category being referenced (indicated by the symbol &) is not defined in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: If the identification categories are not properly configured in the system, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the data that is being processed, leading to the system not recognizing the identification category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the EHS