How To Fix FRMLAPI141 - Substance &1 assigned does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Substance &1 assigned does not exist

What causes this issue?

You tried to assign substance &V1&, which does not exist.

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?

Enter a different substance or create a substance with this name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI141 - Substance &1 assigned does not exist ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI141 indicates that a substance assigned to a formula does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Recipe Management modules, where substances are used in the formulation of products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substance: The substance that is referenced in the formula does not exist in the database. This could be due to it not being created or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Substance Assignment: The substance may have been incorrectly assigned to the formula, possibly due to a typo or incorrect reference.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the system is integrated with other systems (like a laboratory information management system), there may be synchronization issues leading to the substance not being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the substance.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Substance Existence:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code C201 for creating or