How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB127 - Supplier material &1 is assigned to another substance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Supplier material &1 is assigned to another substance

What causes this issue?

In the <PF>Assign Material</> step, you have not assigned a
<DS:DE.ESEESC_XML_ASSGND_SUBST_ID>substance</>.
Supplier material &V3& is assigned to a different substance in the
specification listing of value assignment type <LS>REACH Supplier
Specification Listing</> (SAP_RES_SUPPLIST).

System Response

INCLUDE EHSPRC_ESCOM_NEXT_STEP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

You need to change the data entered. Proceed as follows:
ELSE
Check the data entered. You can proceed as follows:

Determine the substance to which supplier material &V3& is assigned in
the specification listing of value assignment type <LS>REACH Supplier
Specification Listing</> (SAP_RES_SUPPLIST)<ZK></>. Start the
<DS:TRAN.CG02>substance workbench</> and execute a where-used list for
supplier material &V3&.

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

Assign the determined substance in the <PF>Assign Material</> step.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB127 - Supplier material &1 is assigned to another substance ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB127 indicates that a supplier material (identified by the placeholder &1) is already assigned to another substance in the system. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and compliance, particularly when dealing with chemical substances and their classifications.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The supplier material you are trying to assign is already linked to a different substance in the SAP system.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the same material from being associated with multiple substances, which could lead to inconsistencies in reporting and compliance.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material management or substance management modules that restrict the assignment of materials to substances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or C201 (Display Substance) to check the current assignments of the supplier material.
  Identify the substance that the supplier material is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Reassign or Update:
  
  If the supplier material needs to be associated with a different substance, you may need to first remove the existing assignment. This can typically be done through transaction codes like C202 (Change Substance) or similar, depending on your SAP version.
  After removing the existing assignment, you can then assign the supplier material to the desired substance.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders: 
  
  If the assignment is critical for compliance or reporting, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., compliance officers, material managers) to ensure that the change is appropriate and does not violate any regulations.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure they align with your business processes and compliance requirements.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for assigning materials to substances to minimize the occurrence of this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for material and substance management, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), C201, C202, etc.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to make changes to material and substance assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_CBESCOM_INB127 error and ensure proper management of supplier materials and substances in your SAP system.