How To Fix FRMLDLG373 - Specification type &1 of substance &2 is not allowed in view &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Specification type &1 of substance &2 is not allowed in view &3

What causes this issue?

In formula Customizing, you specify for the various views which
specification type a substance must belong to so that it can be used in
a view.
The substance &V2& belongs to specification type &V1&. This is not
allowed for the &V3& view.

System Response

If you enter substances, the substance &V2& is not accepted.
If you have executed a generation function, the substance &V2& was not
transferred to the &V3& view.

How to fix this error?

If you want to enter substances, perform one of the following steps:
Enter a substance of a permitted specification type.
If you want to assign substances to a specification type that is not
allowed, notify your system administrator.
If you have executed a generation function, check the generated view
&V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLDLG373 - Specification type &1 of substance &2 is not allowed in view &3 ?

  The SAP error message FRMLDLG373 indicates that there is an issue with the specification type of a substance in a specific view. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Material Management (MM) modules, particularly when dealing with substance data in the context of regulatory compliance, such as REACH or GHS.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  The specification type of the substance (e.g., a chemical or material) is not compatible with the view you are trying to access or modify.
  The substance may have been assigned a specification type that is not allowed in the context of the specific view (e.g., a view for safety data sheets, regulatory data, etc.).
  There may be configuration issues in the system that define which specification types are valid for which views.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Specification Type: Verify the specification type assigned to the substance in question. Ensure that it is appropriate for the view you are trying to access.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for the specification types and views in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO). Ensure that the specification type is allowed for the view you are working with.
  
  
  Change Specification Type: If the specification type is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid type that is compatible with the view. This may involve editing the substance data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the allowed specification types for the view you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C201 (Create Material), C202 (Change Material), or C203 (Display Material) to manage substance data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify substance specifications and views in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.