How To Fix /PLMU/UI_RFO005 - Select a formula item without assigned specification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_RFO -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Select a formula item without assigned specification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_RFO005 - Select a formula item without assigned specification ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_RFO005 Select a formula item without assigned specification typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Recipe Management when working with formula items in a recipe or product specification. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a formula item that does not have an assigned specification, but you have either selected an item that does have a specification or have not selected any item at all.
  
  Cause:
  
  Formula Item Selection: You may have selected a formula item that is already linked to a specification. The system requires you to select an item that is not yet assigned to any specification.
  Missing Selection: You might not have selected any formula item at all, leading to the error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the correct identification of formula items without specifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select the Correct Formula Item:
  
  Ensure that you