How To Fix CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION005 - Composition of substance &1 contains more than one residue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION - Messages used by BOS explosion function

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Composition of substance &1 contains more than one residue

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION005 - Composition of substance &1 contains more than one residue ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHPRC_EXPLOSION005 indicates that there is an issue with the composition of a substance in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. Specifically, it means that the substance you are trying to define or manage has more than one residue, which is not allowed in the context of the operation you are performing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Residues Defined: The substance in question has been defined with more than one residue in its composition. In SAP EHS, a substance can typically have only one residue for certain operations, such as when creating a product or material specification.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to multiple residues being assigned to the substance.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle substances with multiple residues, leading to this error when such a situation arises.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Substance Composition: Check the composition of the substance in