How To Fix C$299 - No phrase set is assigned to characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 299

• Message text: No phrase set is assigned to characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$299 - No phrase set is assigned to characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message C$299, which states "No phrase set is assigned to characteristic &," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system. This error indicates that a characteristic in the classification system does not have an associated phrase set, which is necessary for displaying texts or descriptions in different languages or contexts.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Phrase Set: The characteristic in question has not been assigned a phrase set. Phrase sets are used to manage the texts associated with characteristics, especially in multilingual environments.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may have been incorrectly configured or created without the necessary links to a phrase set.
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the phrase set may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Phrase Set:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic that is causing the error.
  In the "Short Text" tab, check if a phrase set is assigned. If not, assign an appropriate phrase set.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Create a Phrase Set (if necessary):
  
  If there is no existing phrase set that fits your needs, you can create a new one using transaction code CUNI (Maintain Phrase Sets).
  Define the phrase set and assign it to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the phrase set was included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the necessary objects.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation: Ensure that you have the correct documentation and guidelines for managing characteristics and phrase sets in your SAP environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CUNI: Maintain Phrase Sets
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on characteristics and phrase sets in the classification system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C$299 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly configured with the necessary phrase sets.