How To Fix CM_BOV_SCC055 - Pure substance composition already exists

CM_BOV_SCC055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_BOV_SCC - Messages for EHPRC_BOV_SCC

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Pure substance composition already exists

What causes this issue?

The supplier specification already contains pure substance composition
data. If you save the substance composition that is currently displayed,
the existing composition data will be removed.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Decide whether you want to use the displayed composition data or the
existing composition data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_BOV_SCC055 - Pure substance composition already exists ?

  The SAP error message CM_BOV_SCC055, which states "Pure substance composition already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Chemical Management or Product Safety modules. This error indicates that you are trying to create or modify a pure substance composition that already exists in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the pure substance composition you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly identified or a user attempting to create a similar entry.
  Data Integrity Checks: SAP has built-in checks to prevent duplicate entries for pure substance compositions to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion in product formulations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Compositions: Before creating a new pure substance composition, check the existing entries in the system. You can do this by