How To Fix PFM_01CA382 - You cannot enter a specification code and a specification set

PFM_01CA382 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_01CA - Generic messages for developments

• Message number: 382

• Message text: You cannot enter a specification code and a specification set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_01CA382 - You cannot enter a specification code and a specification set ?

  The SAP error message PFM_01CA382 indicates that there is a conflict in the data entry related to specification codes and specification sets in the system. Specifically, it means that you cannot enter both a specification code and a specification set at the same time for a particular transaction or process.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects either a specification code or a specification set, but not both. The specification code usually refers to a specific identifier for a material or product, while the specification set is a collection of specifications that can be applied to a material or product. Entering both creates ambiguity in the data being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Your Input: Check the fields where you are entering the specification code and specification set. Ensure that you are only entering one of them, not both.
  
  
  Decide on the Appropriate Entry:
  
  If you need to specify