How To Fix CM_CBESCOM105 - Specification is not classified as a substance or mixture

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM - Message Class for ESComXML Outbound Processing

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Specification is not classified as a substance or mixture

What causes this issue?

You have not classified the specification in the value assignment type
<ZH>substance type </>(SAP_EHS_1011_005) in the characteristic <ZH>
Mixture or Pure Substance?</> (SAP_EHS_1011_005_MIXT_PURE):
You have not assigned a value to the characteristic .
You have not evaluated the characteristic for the active usage, that is,
the usage for the value assignment does not lead to a selection during
report generation. The use is determined by the leading validity area of
the generation variant and the rating in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.EHS_ESC_SETTINGS_GEN>Specify Settings for Generating ESComXML
Files</>.

The used phrase &V1& is not assigned in the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.EHS_ESC_PHRAS_SUBMIX>Identify Phrase as Substance or Mixture</>
.

System Response

Generation of the ESComXML file is terminated and the corresponding
report receives the status <ZK>'Generation failed'</>.

How to fix this error?

If you would like to generate an ESComXML file for this specification,
classify the specification in the <DS:TRAN.CG02>Substance Workbench</>.
For this, use the phrases that are assigned to the indicator 'Substance'
or 'Mixture' in the Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_ESC_PHRAS_SUBMIX>
Identify Phrase as Substance or Mixture</>.
INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

If the phrase &V1& identifies a 'Substance' or 'Mixture', assign this to
the 'Substance' or 'Mixture' indicator in the the Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.EHS_ESC_PHRAS_SUBMIX>Identify Phrase as Substance or Mixture</>
.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM105 - Specification is not classified as a substance or mixture ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM105, which states "Specification is not classified as a substance or mixture," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with chemical substances and their classifications.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Missing Classification: The specification you are trying to use has not been classified as a substance or mixture in the system. This means that the system does not recognize it as a valid chemical entity that can be processed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with how the specification was entered or defined in the system, leading to it not being recognized correctly.
  Incomplete Master Data: The master data for the material or specification may be incomplete or not properly maintained, lacking necessary classification details.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Specification Classification:
  
  Go to the specification in question and verify if it has been classified as a substance or mixture. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code C201 for creating or changing specifications).
  Ensure that the classification data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Classify the Specification:
  
  If the specification is not classified, you will need to classify it as a substance or mixture. This can typically be done in the specification management area of SAP EHS.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly, including the chemical identity, properties, and classification details.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the material associated with the specification. Ensure that all relevant information is correctly entered and that the material is set up properly in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to classify specifications correctly. This may include checking for any specific requirements or guidelines related to your industry or region.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: This module is designed to help organizations manage compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations, including the management of chemical substances.
  Material Master Data: Proper maintenance of material master data is crucial for ensuring that specifications are recognized and processed correctly in SAP.
  Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that your organization is compliant with local and international regulations regarding chemical substances, as this may impact how specifications are classified and managed in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CM_CBESCOM105 error and ensure that your specifications are properly classified in SAP.