How To Fix FRMLMSC168 - Identifiers are being created

FRMLMSC168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Identifiers are being created

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FRMLMSC168 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLMSC168, which states "Identifiers are being created," typically occurs in the context of working with material master data, particularly when dealing with formulas or recipes in the SAP system. This message indicates that the system is in the process of generating identifiers for the materials or components involved in a formula or recipe.
  
  Cause:
  
  System Processing: The error often arises when the system is busy processing a request to create or modify a formula or recipe. This can happen if there are multiple users trying to access or modify the same data simultaneously.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. If one user is creating or modifying identifiers, other users may receive this message until the process is complete.
  Long Processing Time: If the identifiers are taking longer than expected to generate, it may lead to this message being displayed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: The simplest solution is