How To Fix C$391 - Reference phrase &1 from library &2 does not exist in the system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Reference phrase &1 from library &2 does not exist in the system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$391 - Reference phrase &1 from library &2 does not exist in the system ?

  The SAP error message C$391 indicates that a reference phrase (text) specified in your system is not found in the specified library. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with text elements, documentation, or other reference phrases in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Reference Phrase: The reference phrase (&1) you are trying to access does not exist in the specified library (&2). This could be due to:
  
  The phrase was never created.
  The phrase was deleted or not transported correctly from a development environment to production.
  A typo in the reference phrase or library name.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system might be incorrectly configured, leading to the inability to locate the reference phrase.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the reference phrase was supposed to be transported from another system (like development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existence: Verify if the reference phrase exists in the specified library. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE63 for translation or SE11 for data dictionary objects) and checking if the reference phrase is present.
  Using transaction SE78 or SE80 to check for text elements.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Reference Phrase: If the reference phrase does not exist:
  
  Create the missing reference phrase in the library.
  If it was deleted, restore it from a backup or recreate it based on documentation.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: Ensure that there are no typos in the reference phrase or library name in your configuration or code.
  
  
  Transport the Missing Phrase: If the reference phrase exists in another system (like development), ensure that it is included in a transport request and properly transported to the target system.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the reference phrases in the specified library.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module or functionality you are working with to understand how reference phrases are managed.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation.