Set up substance categories
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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012
Substance categories are groupings of similar substances that your organization tracks to measure environmental impact. Use the Substance categories form to add new categories.
Set up a substance category
Click Compliance and internal controls > Setup > Environmental sustainability > Substance categories.
In the Substance categories form, click New to create a new category.
Enter a name and a brief description for the substance category and then select a substance category type.
Select a color to represent the substance category in the process map. For more information about the process map, see View a process flow map.
Delete a substance category
Click Compliance and internal controls > Setup > Environmental sustainability > Substance categories.
In the Substance categories form, select the category that you want to delete, and then click Delete.
Note
A substance category cannot be deleted if a substance is assigned to it.