How To Fix CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON031 - &1 cannot be deleted; it is used in Basic Material Composition of &2

CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON - Compliance Data Messages - Common

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &1 cannot be deleted; it is used in Basic Material Composition of &2

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a compliance data object; however, the validation
check has determined that the object is used as a reference in the basic
material composition of another compliance data object.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON031 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_COD_COMMON031 indicates that a specific object (in this case, a code or material) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in the Basic Material Composition of another object. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, where materials and their compositions are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a code (e.g., a substance or material) that is referenced in the Basic Material Composition of another material. The system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity, as the code is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check which material or object is using the code you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the Basic Material Composition of the related material (the one indicated in the error message).
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the dependent material, you need to remove