How To Fix FRMLMSC163 - Evaporation and reaction indicators cannot be selected at the same time

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLMSC - RMS-FRM: Miscellaneous Messages for Formula

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Evaporation and reaction indicators cannot be selected at the same time

What causes this issue?

You can select either the evaporation indicator or the reaction
indicator; it is not possible to select both.

System Response

The system selects neither indicator and treats the formula as a
'normal' formula without a reaction or any evaporation.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entries for the initial data load or select the appropriate
indicator again, manually.

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 FRMLMSC163 - Evaporation and reaction indicators cannot be selected at the same time ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC163 indicates that there is a conflict in the selection of evaporation and reaction indicators in a formulation or recipe. This error typically arises in the context of managing formulations in SAP, particularly in the SAP ERP system's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Recipe Management modules.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system does not allow both evaporation and reaction indicators to be selected simultaneously for a particular formulation. This is due to the fact that these two indicators represent different processes that cannot logically occur at the same time. For example:
  
  Evaporation refers to the process where a liquid turns into vapor, which is typically a physical change.
  Reaction refers to a chemical change where substances interact to form new products.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one of the indicators is selected at a time. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  Review the Formulation: Open the formulation or recipe that is causing the error.
  Check Indicators: Look for the fields related to evaporation and reaction indicators.
  Select One Indicator: Decide whether the process you are modeling is primarily an evaporation process or a reaction process, and select only the relevant indicator.
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes to the formulation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to formulation management for more detailed information on how to manage indicators.
  Training: If you are frequently encountering this error, consider training sessions on SAP formulation management to better understand the system's requirements and constraints.
  Support: If the issue persists or if you believe there is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FRMLMSC163 error and continue working with your formulations in SAP.