How To Fix FRMLINF502 - No formulas were found for the specification data that was transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLINF - RMS-FRM: Messages f. Info System (Search/Output Fct.)Formula

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No formulas were found for the specification data that was transferred

What causes this issue?

Identifiers were transferred in the I_SUBSTANCE_TAB interface parameter
of the function module for the output variant of the formula
information system. No formula identifiers could be read for them on
the database (table FRMLT_API_RELATN).

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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 FRMLINF502 - No formulas were found for the specification data that was transferred ?

  The SAP error message FRMLINF502 indicates that no formulas were found for the specification data that was transferred. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, particularly when dealing with material specifications, formulas, or recipes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Formulas: The most common cause is that the system does not have any formulas defined for the material or specification you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Material or Specification: The material or specification data being transferred may not be correctly defined or may not exist in the system.
  Data Transfer Issues: There may be issues with the data transfer process, such as incorrect mapping or missing fields.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the formulas related to the specification.
  Versioning Issues: The formula may exist but is not active or is in a different version that is not currently valid.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Formula Definitions: Verify that the formulas are correctly defined in the system for the material or specification in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., C201 for creating formulas) and checking if the formula exists.
  Validate Material/Specification Data: Ensure that the material or specification data being transferred is correct and exists in the system. You can use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or CCG1 (Display Specification) to check this.
  Review Data Transfer Process: If you are using a data transfer method (like LSMW or BAPIs), ensure that the mapping is correct and that all required fields are being populated.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and access the formulas. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Check Formula Status: If the formula exists but is not active, you may need to activate it or check if it is in a valid status for use.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Recipe Management or PLM for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C201 (Create Formula), C202 (Change Formula), and CCG1 (Display Specification).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FRMLINF502 error and implement a solution.