How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION001 - Enter a waste catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_VALUATION - Substance Characteristic Values and Additional Info.

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Enter a waste catalog

What causes this issue?

You entered a <DS:GLOS.4EE3B25064D9D311BA4D0800060D888B>waste code</>
but no <DS:GLOS.BE0EB45464D9D311BA4D0800060D888B>waste catalog</>. The
system checks whether the waste code you entered exists in the system.
You need to specify a waste catalog for this check.

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?

In the <LS>Waste catalog</> characteristic, enter the waste catalog
from which the waste code originates.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION001 - Enter a waste catalog ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION001 with the description "Enter a waste catalog" typically occurs in the context of waste management or environmental compliance within the SAP system. This error indicates that a waste catalog entry is required for the transaction you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Waste Catalog Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a waste catalog entry to classify the waste material being processed, but it has not been entered.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the waste management module in SAP, leading to the requirement for a waste catalog not being met.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required waste catalog information during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Waste Catalog: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction where the error occurred.
  Look for the field that requires the waste catalog entry.
  Enter the appropriate waste catalog code that corresponds to the waste material you are dealing with.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are responsible for system configuration, ensure that the waste management module is properly set up.
  Verify that the waste catalog is defined in the system and that it is linked to the relevant materials or processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to waste management to understand the requirements for waste catalog entries.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of entering waste catalog information and how to do it correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Waste Catalog: A waste catalog is a classification system used to categorize different types of waste materials. It is essential for compliance with environmental regulations and for proper waste management practices.
  SAP Modules: This error is often related to modules such as SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or SAP Materials Management (MM).
  Regulatory Compliance: Proper waste cataloging is crucial for organizations to comply with local and international environmental regulations.
  
  By addressing the missing waste catalog entry and ensuring proper configuration and user training, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_VALUATION001 error in SAP.