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

/PLMI/RFO_SP010 - Overview

• 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