What is 'reference substance' in SAP EHS-ERP - EHS Management in ERP?

reference substance - Overview

• Component: EHS-ERP

• Component Name: EHS Management in ERP

• Description: A substance used to copy value assignments to another substance. Several reference substances can be assigned to one substance. The following rules apply: All value assignment types for the reference substance that have been assigned a value are transferred. However, values assigned to a value assignment type by the user take precedence over references. If several substances are referenced, each value assignment type can be assigned values for a reference substance once only. The value assignments of reference substances must not overlap. Reference substances cannot reference other substances, so references do not extend over multiple levels.

reference substance - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Reference substances are substances that are used as a reference for comparison when evaluating the safety of other substances. They are used to determine the toxicity of a substance, its environmental impact, and its potential for causing harm to humans and the environment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EHS-ERP EHS Management, reference substances are used to compare the safety of other substances. This helps to ensure that the substances being used in a particular process or product are safe for use. The reference substances can be used to determine the toxicity of a substance, its environmental impact, and its potential for causing harm to humans and the environment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using reference substances in SAP EHS-ERP EHS Management, it is important to ensure that the reference substances are up-to-date and accurate. This will help to ensure that the safety of other substances is accurately evaluated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on reference substances and their use in SAP EHS-ERP EHS Management, please refer to the SAP Help Portal.