How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS012 - More than one substance assigned to material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS - Messages for BOMBOS Interface

• Message number: 012

• Message text: More than one substance assigned to material &1

What causes this issue?

There are multiple substances assigned to material &V1&. It is not
possible to determine a unique specification for the material.
The error occurred in program &V2&

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?

Check the assigned substances for material &V1&.
Check if a user exit implementation (user exit category: <ZH>BB_MATJOIN
</>) causes the error.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS012 - More than one substance assigned to material &1 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_BOMBOS012 indicates that there is more than one substance assigned to a material in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, specifically in the area of product safety or chemical management. This error typically arises when the system expects a single substance assignment for a material but finds multiple entries instead.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Substance Assignments: The material in question has been assigned more than one substance in the system, which is not allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry or data migration that resulted in multiple substances being linked to a single material.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle the substance assignments for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Substance Assignments:
  
  Go to the material master data for the affected material and check the substance assignments.
  Identify and review the substances that are currently assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If multiple substances are indeed assigned, determine which substance should remain and remove the others.
  This can typically be done in the material master data maintenance transaction (e.g., MM02).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings in the EHS module are correctly set up to handle the substance assignments.
  Consult with your SAP EHS consultant or system administrator if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks to prevent future occurrences of this issue. This may involve setting up validation rules in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the EHS module for any specific guidelines or updates regarding substance management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or MM03 (Display Material) to view and edit material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  EHS Module: Familiarize yourself with the functionalities of the SAP EHS module, especially regarding substance management and compliance.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.