How To Fix CM_SUB_API008 - Limit values for concentration interval are too great

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_API - API Substance

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Limit values for concentration interval are too great

What causes this issue?

The limit values entered for the concentration interval are too great.
Only the values that are less than or equal to 99 or 9900% are taken
into account because conversion errors may otherwise occur as a result
of the calculations. Upper and lower limits that are greater than 99
are set internally to 99 and this value is used to continue
calculation.

System Response

You can run the search, but the search result may possibly be incorrect
owing to the values that were too great.

How to fix this error?

Remove values greater than 99 in the concentration interval.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_API008 - Limit values for concentration interval are too great ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_API008 indicates that the limit values for a concentration interval are set too high, which can occur in various contexts, such as when working with chemical substances in SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or in Material Management (MM) when dealing with hazardous materials.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  The concentration limits defined for a substance exceed the permissible range set by the system.
  The values entered for the concentration interval are inconsistent with the expected values for the material or substance.
  There may be a mismatch between the units of measurement used for concentration (e.g., percentage, ppm) and the values provided.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Concentration Values:
  
  Review the concentration limits defined for the substance in question. Ensure that the upper and lower limits are within acceptable ranges.
  If the limits are set too high, adjust them to fall within the permissible range.
  
  
  
  Verify Units of Measurement:
  
  Ensure that the units of measurement for the concentration values are consistent and correctly defined. For example, if the system expects values in percentage, ensure that you are not inadvertently using ppm or another unit.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., EHS, MM) to understand the acceptable ranges for concentration intervals.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you have access to system configuration, check if there are any settings that define the permissible limits for concentration intervals. Adjust these settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to save or process the data again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue continues after making the necessary adjustments, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EHS Module: This module deals with the management of hazardous materials and compliance with environmental regulations. Understanding how concentration limits are defined and managed in this module can be crucial.
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained, including the specifications for hazardous materials.
  Regulatory Compliance: Be aware of any regulatory requirements that may dictate specific concentration limits for substances, as these can impact how you configure your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.