How To Fix FRMLDLG361 - Substance &1 does not exist; choose an existing substance

FRMLDLG361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Substance &1 does not exist; choose an existing substance

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FRMLDLG361 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG361 indicates that the system cannot find the specified substance (represented by &1) in the database. This error typically occurs in the context of material management, particularly when dealing with substances in the context of formulations, recipes, or material specifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Substance: The substance you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Substance Code: There may be a typo or an incorrect code entered for the substance.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the substance.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the substance was recently created or modified, there may be a delay in data synchronization across different modules or systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Substance Existence:
  
  Check if the substance exists in the system by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code C201 for creating or displaying substances).
  Ensure that the substance code is correct and matches the