How To Fix CM_SUB_DATA040 - Data entered contains errors; correct the data

CM_SUB_DATA040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Data entered contains errors; correct the data

What causes this issue?

There are errors in the entered data.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Correct the data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA040 - Data entered contains errors; correct the data ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_DATA040 typically indicates that there are errors in the data that has been entered into a specific transaction or process. This error is often encountered in the context of master data management, particularly when dealing with configuration or data entry in modules like Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Data Format: The data entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., incorrect date format, numeric values where text is expected).
  Missing Required Fields: Certain mandatory fields may not have been filled out, leading to incomplete data.
  Data Consistency Issues: The data entered may conflict with existing data or business rules (e.g., entering a material that does not exist in the system).
  Validation Rules: There may be specific validation rules set up in the system that the entered data does not satisfy.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to enter or modify the