How To Fix FRMLDLG266 - Substance &1 has been created; enter at least one identifier

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Substance &1 has been created; enter at least one identifier

What causes this issue?

You have created a material and then substance &V1& from a formula
view and assigned the substance to the material. The
substance was created successfully, but does not contain an
<DS:GLOS.3526BF7BAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>identifier</>. At least one
identifier should be specified for each substance.

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 at least one identifier for substance &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG266 - Substance &1 has been created; enter at least one identifier ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG266 indicates that a substance has been created in the system, but at least one identifier (such as a CAS number, EINECS number, or another relevant identifier) must be entered for that substance. This is a common requirement in SAP systems that manage chemical substances, particularly in the context of compliance with regulations like REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals).
  Cause:
  
  Substance Creation: The error occurs when a user attempts to create a new substance in the SAP system without providing any identifiers.
  Regulatory Compliance: Many regulatory frameworks require that substances be uniquely identified to ensure proper tracking and compliance.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter Identifiers: When creating or editing the substance, ensure that you fill in at least one identifier field. This could be:
  
  CAS Number (Chemical Abstracts Service)
  EINECS Number (European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances)
  Other relevant identifiers as required by your organization or regulatory standards.
  
  
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the substance creation screen to identify any mandatory fields that need to be filled out. Ensure that all required information is provided.
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the necessary identifiers, save the changes to the substance record.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which identifiers are required, consult your organization's documentation or guidelines regarding substance management in SAP.
  
  
  User Training: If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training for users on the substance creation process to ensure they understand the importance of entering identifiers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on substance management and the specific requirements for identifiers.
  Regulatory Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with relevant chemical regulations that may dictate the need for specific identifiers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address related issues.
  
  By ensuring that all necessary identifiers are entered during the substance creation process, you can avoid encountering this error in the future.