How To Fix CM_SUB_DATA010 - No identification type assigned to the specification category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_DATA - Substance Data (Header, ID, Reference, Materials)

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No identification type assigned to the specification category

What causes this issue?

You attempted to enter an identification type that is not assigned to
the existing specification category &v1&.

System Response

INCLUDE EHS_NA_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

In the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_MD_110_05_3>Check Identification
Types</>, assign the specification category &v1& to the identification
type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA010 - No identification type assigned to the specification category ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA010 indicates that there is no identification type assigned to the specification category in the context of SAP's Classification Management or Material Management modules. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a specification or classification for a material or product, and the system cannot find the necessary identification type linked to the specification category.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The specification category may not have been properly configured in the system, leading to the absence of an identification type.
  Incorrect Assignment: The identification type may not be assigned to the specification category in the system settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings related to the classification or specification management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Specification Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Check the specification category you are working with and ensure that it is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Assign Identification Type:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for specification categories. This can typically be done through the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Cross-Application Components ? Classification ? Basic Settings ? Define Specification Categories.
  
  
  Ensure that the identification type is assigned to the relevant specification category.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Identification Type:
  
  If the identification type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the same configuration area where you define specification categories.
  Ensure that the identification type is correctly linked to the specification category.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classification and specification settings.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Class), CL02 (Change Class), CL03 (Display Class), and CL30N (Display Characteristics).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on classification and specification management.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_DATA010 error and ensure that your specification categories are correctly configured in SAP.