How To Fix /SEHS/HM_API017 - Enter hazard ratings for storage hazard type &1 in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_API -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter hazard ratings for storage hazard type &1 in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API017 - Enter hazard ratings for storage hazard type &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API017 Enter hazard ratings for storage hazard type &1 in Customizing typically occurs in the context of handling hazardous materials within the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that the system is expecting hazard ratings for a specific storage hazard type, but these ratings have not been defined in the system's Customizing settings.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of defined hazard ratings for a specific storage hazard type in the SAP EHS Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The necessary configuration for hazard ratings has not been completed.
  The storage hazard type referenced in the error message is not properly set up in the system.
  There may be a missing or incomplete entry in the relevant customizing tables.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the hazard ratings for the specified storage hazard type are correctly defined in the SAP system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and enter transaction code SPRO to access the Customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Navigate to Hazard Rating Configuration:
  
  Follow the path: SAP Reference IMG -> Environment, Health and Safety -> Product Safety -> Hazardous Materials Management -> Define Hazard Ratings.
  
  
  
  Define Hazard Ratings:
  
  In the relevant section, check if the hazard ratings for the specified storage hazard type (indicated by &1 in the error message) are defined.
  If they are not defined, create the necessary entries by specifying the hazard type and the corresponding hazard ratings.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary entries, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After saving, test the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EHS documentation for detailed information on configuring hazardous materials and hazard ratings.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (for maintaining hazardous materials) and C223 (for maintaining hazard ratings).
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the necessary hazard ratings are in place for the specified storage hazard type.