How To Fix FRMLDLG251 - Assign substances to the materials of formula &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Assign substances to the materials of formula &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

INCLUDE RMS_GEN_PROCESSING_CANCELLED OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG251 - Assign substances to the materials of formula &1 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG251, which states "Assign substances to the materials of formula &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules. This error indicates that there are materials in a formula that do not have the required substances assigned to them.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substance Assignment: The materials used in the formula do not have any substances assigned to them. In SAP, substances are essential for managing the properties and regulatory compliance of materials.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data for the materials in the formula may not be fully maintained, leading to missing substance information.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment of substances to materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Substances:
  
  Navigate to the material master data for the materials involved in the formula.
  Go to the "Basic Data" or "Substance" tab (depending on your version of SAP).
  Assign the appropriate substances to the materials. This may involve selecting from a list of available substances or creating new substance entries if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all relevant fields in the material master are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the materials are set up correctly in the system and that they are active.
  
  
  
  Review Formula Configuration:
  
  Check the formula configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all materials are properly linked to their respective substances.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to assign substances to materials in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or C201 (Create Recipe) to manage materials and formulas.
  Substance Management: Familiarize yourself with SAP's substance management features, especially if your organization deals with regulated materials or chemicals.
  Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the substances assigned comply with relevant regulations, such as REACH or GHS, if applicable to your industry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLDLG251 error and ensure that your formulas are correctly set up in SAP.