How To Fix /PLMI/RFO_SP010 - Substance &1 is not assigned to a material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RFO_SP -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Substance &1 is not assigned to a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RFO_SP010 - Substance &1 is not assigned to a material ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RFO_SP010 Substance &1 is not assigned to a material typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) modules. This error indicates that a specific substance (represented by &1) is not linked to any material in the system, which can hinder processes such as compliance checks, reporting, or material management.
  Cause:
  
  Substance Not Assigned: The substance in question has not been assigned to any material in the SAP system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between substances and materials.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the relationship between substances and materials.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Substance to a Material:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code C223 for substance assignment).
  Find the material that should be linked to the substance.
  Assign the substance to the material in the appropriate view (e.g., Basic Data, EHS data).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is correctly set up and that all necessary views are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Substance Data:
  
  Use transaction code C001 to check the substance data.
  Ensure that the substance is correctly defined and that it meets the necessary criteria for assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to substance management and material assignment for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle substance and material relationships.
  
  
  
  Error Logs:
  
  Check for any related error logs or messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Assign substances to materials.
  MM03: Display material master data.
  C001: Display substance data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to material and substance assignments.
  
  
  Training: Consider training for users involved in material and substance management to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that substances are properly assigned to materials in your SAP system.