How To Fix /PLMB/BA_LBL_2020 - Substance &1 is used by label &2, alternative &3, version &4

/PLMB/BA_LBL_2020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_LBL_2 -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Substance &1 is used by label &2, alternative &3, version &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_LBL_2020 - Substance &1 is used by label &2, alternative &3, version &4 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_LBL_2020 indicates that a specific substance is being used in a label, alternative, and version that may be causing a conflict or issue in the system. This error typically arises in the context of label management within the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with regulatory compliance and labeling requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Substance Usage: The substance identified by &1 is currently linked to a label identified by &2, an alternative identified by &3, and a version identified by &4. This means that the system is enforcing a rule that prevents changes to the substance while it is still in use in the specified label configuration.
  Locked Configuration: The label or alternative may be locked for editing or may have dependencies that prevent modifications.
  Data Integrity: SAP PLM enforces data integrity rules to ensure that substances are not inadvertently removed or altered while they are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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