How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHM005 - Enter minimal proportion for substance "&1"

CM_EHFND_CHM005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHM - Messages for Chemical Agents

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter minimal proportion for substance "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM005 - Enter minimal proportion for substance "&1" ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM005, which states "Enter minimal proportion for substance '&1'", typically occurs in the context of managing chemical substances in SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that a required minimal proportion for a specific substance has not been entered in the relevant data entry screen.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The minimal proportion for the specified substance has not been defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the substance or the material may not be set up correctly.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information when creating or modifying a material or substance record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Minimal Proportion:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the substance is defined (e.g., material master, substance master).
  Locate the field for the minimal proportion and enter the required value for the substance indicated by '&1' in the error message.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the substance is correctly configured in