How To Fix FRMLDLG337 - Specification type &1 of substance &2 is not permitted in this view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 337

• Message text: Specification type &1 of substance &2 is not permitted in this view

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for Formulas, you specify for the different views the
specification type a substance must belong to, so that it can be used in
the view. Substance &V2& that was entered belongs to specification type
&V1&. This is not permitted for the current view.

System Response

Substance &V2& is not accepted by the system as a value.

How to fix this error?

Enter a substance that belongs to a permitted specification type. If you
want to assign substances to specification type &V1&, notify your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Specify specification type &V1& as a permitted specification type for
the view in Customizing for Formulas.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG337 - Specification type &1 of substance &2 is not permitted in this view ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG337 indicates that there is an issue with the specification type of a substance in a particular view within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with material specifications, formulations, or recipes.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The specification type of the substance (material) is not compatible with the view you are trying to access or modify.
  The substance may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not have the necessary attributes for the specified view.
  There may be restrictions or settings in the configuration that prevent certain specification types from being used in specific views.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRMLDLG337 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Specification Type: Verify the specification type of the substance in question. Ensure that it is correctly defined and that it matches the requirements of the view you are trying to access.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to specification types and views. Ensure that the specification type is allowed in the view you are working with.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the allowed specification types for the specific view you are using.
  
  
  Adjust Substance Definition: If necessary, modify the substance definition to ensure it meets the requirements for the view. This may involve changing the specification type or adding required attributes.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the substance in the specified view.
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C201 (Create Material) or C202 (Change Material) to manage material specifications.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to FRMLDLG337 for any known issues or patches that may address this error.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on SAP PLM or MM to better understand how specification types and views interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.