How To Fix FRMLDLG336 - Material &1 is not assigned to substance &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 336

• Message text: Material &1 is not assigned to substance &2

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

How to fix this error?

Assign material &V1& to substance &V2& or choose a different material or
different substance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG336 - Material &1 is not assigned to substance &2 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG336 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is not assigned to a particular substance (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of SAP's handling of materials and substances, particularly in industries that deal with chemical substances, such as pharmaceuticals or manufacturing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The material has not been linked to the specified substance in the system. This could be due to an oversight during data entry or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material or substance may not have been properly set up in the system, leading to a lack of association.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues that resulted in missing links between materials and substances.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to view or assign materials to substances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material and Substance Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and verify that the material is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the substance is also properly defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Substance:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the substance, you can do this through the appropriate transaction (e.g., using the transaction code C223 for assigning materials to substances).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary links were established.
  Correct any discrepancies found during the review.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to manage materials and substances in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), C223 (Assign Material to Substance), and others that may be pertinent to your specific SAP environment.
  Authorization Roles: Ensure that users have the correct roles and permissions to perform the necessary actions related to materials and substances.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.