How To Fix /PLMU/UI_RFO_ARF004 - You cannot create a specification for the selected row

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/UI_RFO_ARF -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: You cannot create a specification for the selected row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/UI_RFO_ARF004 - You cannot create a specification for the selected row ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/UI_RFO_ARF004 with the description "You cannot create a specification for the selected row" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with specifications or documents related to materials or products.
  
  Cause:
  This error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Required Data: The selected row may not have all the necessary data filled in, which is required to create a specification. This could include missing material numbers, descriptions, or other mandatory fields.
  
  
  Incorrect Status: The item you are trying to create a specification for may be in a status that does not allow for specification creation. For example, it might be in a "locked" state or not yet released.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to create specifications for the selected item.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the creation of specifications for