How To Fix FRMLDLG348 - Material and substance were created; however, they cannot be transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Material and substance were created; however, they cannot be transferred

What causes this issue?

You have created a material and a substance via the context menu. Both
were created. However errors occurred when the system checked the
material, substance, and the component type that was entered or
determined in the background. For this reason, it is not possible to
transfer the material and substance to the fields in the formula view.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG348 - Material and substance were created; however, they cannot be transferred ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG348 indicates that while a material and substance have been created in the system, they cannot be transferred to the relevant application or module. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with materials that have specific regulatory or compliance requirements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data: Required fields or data for the material or substance may be incomplete or missing. This could include regulatory information, classification data, or other essential attributes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the transfer. For example, if the material is not properly classified or if there are issues with the substance's properties.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to transfer the material or substance.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the transfer of certain materials or substances based on specific criteria.
  Status of Material: The material or substance may be in a status that does not allow for transfer (e.g., it may be in a draft state).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Required Fields: Review the material and substance data to ensure all required fields are filled out correctly. Pay special attention to regulatory and classification information.
  Validate Data Consistency: Use SAP tools to validate the data for consistency. This may involve checking for duplicate entries or ensuring that all related data is correctly linked.
  Review User Permissions: Ensure that the user attempting the transfer has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Configuration Settings: Work with your SAP administrator to review the configuration settings related to material and substance management. Ensure that there are no restrictions that would prevent the transfer.
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material or substance. If it is in a draft or inactive state, it may need to be activated or finalized before it can be transferred.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (e.g., PLM, MM) to understand the requirements for material and substance management.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FRMLDLG348 error and implement a solution to allow for the successful transfer of the material and substance.