How To Fix /PLMI/BO_RSP001 - Substance nature &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_RSP -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Substance nature &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RSP001 - Substance nature &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_RSP001 Substance nature &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or related modules dealing with material management, especially when working with substances in the context of regulatory compliance or material safety data sheets (MSDS).
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find a substance nature (a classification or type of substance) that is referenced in your transaction or process. This could happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Data: The substance nature you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for substance management may not be set up correctly.
  Data Deletion: The substance nature might have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the substance nature code you are using.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Substance Nature:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., /PLMI/BO_RSP001) and verify the substance nature code you are using.
  Ensure that the substance nature exists in the system. You can check this in the relevant configuration or master data tables.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Substance Nature:
  
  If the substance nature does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for substance management.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for substance management in your SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing substance natures and related configurations.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes related to substance management, such as /PLMI/BO_RSP001 for checking substance natures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access and modify substance data in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.