How To Fix CM_CBESCOM047 - Characteristic &4 is not phrase-enabled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM - Message Class for ESComXML Outbound Processing

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Characteristic &4 is not phrase-enabled

Schirmnachricht Nummer 081

What causes this issue?

The system cannot transfer the values of characteristic &V4& to the
following attribute of the ESComXML file:
Attribute: &V1&
Section: &V2&
Higer-level section: &V3&.
The attribute &V1& may <ZU>only</> contain phrases. The characteristic
&V4& is not assigned phases; the characteristic is <ZU>not</>
phrase-enabled.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In transaction <DS:TRAN.CGAB>Edit Phrase Set-to-Attribute Assignment</>,
check if the characteristic &V4& is assigned to a phrase set whenever
the characteristic is a phrase-enabled charcteristic.
INCLUDE NA_SYSADMIN1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

In the active enhancement implementation for the
<DS:SIMG.ESCOM_INTEGRATION>Enhancement for Generating and Shipping
ESComXML Files</> BAdI (BADI_EHSS_ADDITIONAL_DOCUMENT), check the
following methods in the <DS:TRAN.SE18>BAdI Builder</>:
BAdI method: IS_GEN_RELEVANT
Check the attribute mapping.
Mapping of the attributes to the characteristics is implemented in the
derived class to the interface IF_EHSS_ESCOM_SUB_MAPPER.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM047 - Characteristic &4 is not phrase-enabled ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM047 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted by &4) is not phrase-enabled. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification and Variant Configuration functionalities, where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials or products.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Phrase-Enabled Characteristic: The characteristic in question has not been set up to support phrases. In SAP, phrase-enabled characteristics allow for the use of phrases in classification, which can enhance the description and usability of the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not have been properly configured in the system to allow for phrase usage.
  Missing Settings: The necessary settings or configurations in the classification system may not have been completed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enable Phrase for the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance).
  Enter the characteristic number that is causing the error.
  Check the settings for the characteristic and ensure that the "Phrase" option is enabled.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Classification Settings:
  
  Ensure that the classification system is properly set up to use phrases. This may involve checking the settings in the classification hierarchy or related configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on enabling phrases for characteristics.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check if the characteristic is assigned to a class)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classifications.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_CBESCOM047 error and enable the characteristic for phrase usage.