How To Fix CM_SUB066 - Choose a specification category from the value help instead of &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB - Substance (general)

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Choose a specification category from the value help instead of &1.

What causes this issue?

You want to assign the specification category &V1& to the specification
type. The specification category is not valid for Product Safety and
Stewardship.

System Response

The system does not assign the specification category.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid specification category from value help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB066 - Choose a specification category from the value help instead of &1. ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB066 indicates that the user is trying to enter a specification category in a field where the system expects a selection from a predefined list (value help). The message suggests that the input provided does not match the expected format or is not valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Input: The user may have manually entered a specification category that is not recognized by the system.
  Missing Configuration: The specification category may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not exist in the database.
  Field Restrictions: The field may have restrictions that require the user to select from a predefined list rather than entering a value manually.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Value Help: Instead of typing the specification category manually, click on the value help icon (usually a small button with a question mark or a magnifying glass) next to the field. This will open a list of valid specification categories from which you