How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHM006 - Max. proportion must be bigger than min. proportion for substance "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHM - Messages for Chemical Agents

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Max. proportion must be bigger than min. proportion for substance "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM006 - Max. proportion must be bigger than min. proportion for substance "&1" ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM006 indicates that there is an issue with the proportions defined for a substance in a chemical or material specification. Specifically, it means that the maximum proportion set for a substance is less than or equal to the minimum proportion, which is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Proportion Values: The maximum proportion value for the substance is set lower than or equal to the minimum proportion value.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake during data entry, leading to incorrect values being assigned.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the substance may not have been set up correctly, leading to conflicting values.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Proportion Values:
  
  Navigate to the relevant material or substance specification in SAP.
  Check the values for the minimum and maximum proportions for the substance in question.
  Ensure that the maximum proportion is greater than the minimum proportion.
  
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  If the values are incorrect, update them accordingly. Set a maximum proportion that is greater than the minimum proportion.
  Save the changes and recheck if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the substance specification to ensure that all values are within acceptable ranges and that there are no other conflicting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct values, refer to the relevant SAP documentation or guidelines for setting up chemical substances and their proportions.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after making corrections, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like C201 (Create Material) or C202 (Change Material) to access and modify the substance specifications.
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, as it can affect the substance specifications.
  Regulatory Compliance: Be aware of any regulatory requirements that may dictate the proportions of substances in your materials, especially in industries like chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_CHM006 effectively.