How To Fix /PLMI/RFO_SP012 - Material &1 is not assigned to a substance

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RFO_SP -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Material &1 is not assigned to a substance

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RFO_SP012 - Material &1 is not assigned to a substance ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RFO_SP012 Material &1 is not assigned to a substance 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 material (represented by &1) is not linked to a substance in the system, which is necessary for various processes, such as compliance reporting, safety data sheets, or material safety assessments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Substance Assignment: The material in question has not been assigned to any substance in the SAP system. This can happen if the material was created without linking it to a substance or if the substance assignment was removed or not properly configured.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that link materials to substances.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the relationship between materials and substances.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign Substance to Material:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the affected material.
  Go to the relevant views (usually the Basic Data or EHS views) and check if a substance is assigned.
  If not, assign the appropriate substance to the material. This can typically be done in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or through the EHS module if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Substance Master:
  
  Ensure that the substance you want to assign exists in the system. You can check this using transaction code C201 (Display Substance) or C202 (Change Substance).
  If the substance does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code C201.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP Basis or EHS team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle material-substance relationships.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any other materials that may also lack substance assignments. This can help in bulk updating materials if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing materials and substances in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  C201: Display Substance
  C202: Change Substance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material and substance assignments.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with the process, consider seeking training or guidance from a colleague or SAP consultant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your materials are properly linked to their respective substances in SAP.