How To Fix /SEHS/HM_API021 - A hazard rating 1 must be specified for country or region &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_API -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: A hazard rating 1 must be specified for country or region &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API021 - A hazard rating 1 must be specified for country or region &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API021 A hazard rating 1 must be specified for country or region &1 typically occurs in the context of Hazardous Material Management (HMM) within SAP. This error indicates that a hazard rating of "1" has not been defined for a specific country or region in the system, which is required for compliance with safety regulations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Hazard Rating: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined hazard rating of "1" for the specified country or region. This could be due to incomplete configuration or missing data in the Hazardous Material Management settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for hazardous materials may not have been set up correctly, leading to the absence of necessary hazard ratings.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the hazard rating was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Hazard Rating:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP for Hazardous Material Management.
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and follow the path: 
  
  Logistics > Logistics General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Hazard Ratings.
  
  
  Ensure that a hazard rating of "1" is defined for the specific country or region indicated in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to view the material master data and check if the hazard rating is correctly assigned.
  Verify that the country or region is correctly specified in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Hazardous Material Management for additional guidance on setting up hazard ratings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Hazardous Material Management in SAP to better understand the configuration and requirements.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing hazard rating and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your processes in SAP.