How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP890 - Substance &1 is used by recipe &2, alternative &3, version &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 890

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP890 - Substance &1 is used by recipe &2, alternative &3, version &4 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP890 indicates that a specific substance is being used in a recipe, and it cannot be deleted or modified because it is still referenced in that recipe. This is a common issue in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) when dealing with recipes and substances.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a substance that is currently linked to a recipe. The message specifies:
  
  Substance: The substance that you are trying to modify or delete.
  Recipe: The recipe in which the substance is used.
  Alternative: The alternative version of the recipe.
  Version: The specific version of the recipe.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipe Usage:
  
  Navigate to the recipe in question and check where the substance is being used. You can do this by accessing the recipe in the SAP GUI and reviewing the components or ingredients.
  
  
  
  Remove Substance from Recipe:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the substance, you must first remove it from the recipe. Open the recipe in change mode and delete the substance from the list of components.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After removing the substance, save the changes to the recipe. Ensure that you are working with the correct version and alternative of the recipe.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Substance:
  
  Once the substance is no longer referenced in any recipe, you can proceed to delete or modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Other References:
  
  If the error persists, check if the substance is referenced in other recipes or objects within the system. You may need to repeat the process for those references.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like C201 (Create Recipe), C202 (Change Recipe), or C203 (Display Recipe) to manage recipes.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify recipes and substances in the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing recipes and substances in SAP PLM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your substances and recipes effectively.