What is article category in SAP EHS-MGM - SAP EHS Management?

SAP Term: article category

• Component: EHS-MGM

• Component Name: SAP EHS Management

• Description: Element of the use descriptor system that characterizes the type of article in which a substance is contained or into which it has been processed.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Article category is a feature of SAP EHS Management that allows users to classify hazardous materials and substances into different categories. This helps to ensure that the right safety measures are taken when handling these materials. Article categories are based on the European Union’s Classification, Labelling and Packaging (CLP) Regulation. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Article categories can be used to classify hazardous materials and substances in SAP EHS Management. To do this, users must first create an article category in the system. This can be done by entering the relevant information such as the name, description, and CLP Regulation number. Once the article category has been created, users can then assign it to hazardous materials and substances in the system. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating an article category in SAP EHS Management, it is important to ensure that all of the relevant information is entered correctly. This will help to ensure that the right safety measures are taken when handling hazardous materials and substances. Additionally, it is important to keep the article categories up-to-date with any changes in the CLP Regulation. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on article categories in SAP EHS Management, please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_EHS_MANAGEMENT/latest/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7a2b3e14c8a9f4/.