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 changing formulas).
  Verify if the substance exists in the system by checking the substance master data (transaction code C4 or C1).
  
  
  
  Create or Update Substance:
  
  If the substance does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., C1 for creating a substance).
  If it exists but is not correctly assigned, update the formula to reference the correct substance.
  
  
  
  Review Formula Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the formula is correctly set up and that all substances are properly assigned.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the formula configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the substance data. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to formula management and substance handling for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C1 (Create Substance), C4 (Display Substance), and C201 (Create/Change Formula).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to FRMLAPI141 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Manuals: Refer to user manuals or training materials specific to your organization’s SAP implementation for additional context on managing substances and formulas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.