How To Fix FRMLMSC217 - Total solids of specification &1 cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Total solids of specification &1 cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

The system determines the total solids from the proportion of total
solids specified in the property tree of the specification. It also
evaluates the value assignment type and the characteristic specified in
the <DS:TX.RMS_IMG_ENVPARA_ESTCAT_TOTSO>FRML_ESTCAT_TOTAL_SOLID</> and
<DS:TX.RMS_IMG_ENVPARA_ATNAM_TOTSOL>FRML_ATNAM_TOTAL_SOLID</>
environment parameters. However, no value was found for the proportion
of total solids.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter the proportion of total solids in the property tree.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLMSC217 - Total solids of specification &1 cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message FRMLMSC217, which states "Total solids of specification &1 cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of managing formulations or specifications in SAP, particularly in the SAP ERP system related to materials management or production planning.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Data: The total solids content for the specified material (indicated by &1) is not defined in the material master or the specification data. This could be due to incomplete data entry during the creation or modification of the material specification.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or the specification might not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to calculate or retrieve the total solids.
  
  
  Inconsistent Units of Measure: There may be inconsistencies in the units of measure used for the components of the formulation, which can prevent the system from calculating total solids accurately.
  
  
  Missing Calculation Formula: If the total solids are supposed to be calculated based on a formula, that formula may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRMLMSC217 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the total solids content is defined in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Classification).
  
  
  
  Review Specification Data:
  
  Check the specification associated with the material (transaction code CG02).
  Ensure that all necessary properties, including total solids, are defined and correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Verify Formulation Configuration:
  
  Review the formulation or recipe configuration to ensure that all components are correctly defined and that the total solids calculation is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check Units of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure for all components in the formulation are consistent and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If a calculation formula is used, verify that it is correctly defined and that all necessary parameters are available.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), CG02 (Change Specification), and C201 (Create Recipe) for managing material specifications and formulations.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for detailed information on managing material specifications and formulations.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.