How To Fix RMSL185 - A label with the same usage already exists for specification &1

RMSL185 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL - Labeling Application Messages

• Message number: 185

• Message text: A label with the same usage already exists for specification &1

What causes this issue?

The system found a label set with the same usage for product
specification&v1& .

System Response

The system cannot execute the operation.

How to fix this error?

Specify a different usage.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSL185 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSL185 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a label for a specification that already has a label with the same usage. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Safety modules, where labels are associated with material specifications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new label for a specification that already has a label defined with the same usage type.
  The system enforces uniqueness for labels associated with a specific specification to avoid confusion and ensure clarity in documentation and labeling.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Labels:
  
  Navigate to the specification in question and review the existing labels associated with it. You can do this by using the relevant transaction code (e.g., CG02 for changing specifications) and checking the labels tab.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Label:
  
  If a label with the same usage already exists, consider