How To Fix FRMLDLG256 - Material &1 is assigned to several specifications of the same spec. type

FRMLDLG256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Material &1 is assigned to several specifications of the same spec. type

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

The system cannot generate the I/O substances from the I/O materials.

How to fix this error?

Assign material &V1& to one specification only, of the same
specification type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FRMLDLG256 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG256 indicates that a material is assigned to multiple specifications of the same specification type in the SAP system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Quality Management (QM) modules, where materials are linked to specifications for regulatory compliance, quality control, or product development.
  
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Assignments: The material in question has been assigned to more than one specification of the same type (e.g., multiple safety data sheets, multiple quality specifications).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to duplicate assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to handle multiple specifications for the same material type correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Assignments: Check the specifications assigned to the material. You can do this by navigating to the relevant specification management transaction (e.g., using transaction codes like CG02 for specifications).
  Remove Duplicates: Identify and remove any duplicate specifications that are not needed.