How To Fix CM_CBESCOM048 - Specification &1: No ESCom phrase in characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Specification &1: No ESCom phrase in characteristic &2

Keine Schirmnachricht, da es sich um eine Warnung handelt
Auf diese Nachricht folgende Nachricht 075 und Nachricht 071

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a phrase to characteristic &V2&:
That is not a valid <DS:DE.ESEESC_PHRASEID>ESCom phrase</>
That is not assigned a valid ESCom phrase as phrase reference
You may only use phrases for the exchange of ESComXML files that are
permitted for the exchange of exposure scenarios.

System Response

The system transfers the placeholder 9999999999 to the ESComXML file
instead of the invalid phrase of characteristic &V2&.
The placeholder is copied to the ESComXML file.
For more information, see the following messages in the generation log.

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Use ESCom Phrase</>
If you want to replace the invalid phrase with an ESCom phrase in your
specification &V1&, change the data for the following value assignment
in the <DS:TRAN.CG02>Substance Workbench</>:
Value assignment type: &V3&
Value assignment instance: &V4&
Characteristic: &V2&
Make sure that the ESCom phrase exists in the active phrase library
(transaction <DS:TRAN.CG12>Edit Phrases</>).
The ESCom phrase must be assiged to the phrase set that is assigned to
the characteristic &V2& (transaction <DS:TRAN.CGAB>Edit Phrase
Set-to-Attribute Assignment</>).
<ZH>Assign ESCom Phrase</>
If you want to continue using your phrase, assign a valid ESCom phrase
to your phrase as a phrase reference in the <DS:TRAN.CG12>Edit Phrases
</> transaction.

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

You can find further information to phrases and characteristics in
following messages in the generation log.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM048 - Specification &1: No ESCom phrase in characteristic &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM048 indicates that there is a missing ESCom phrase for a specific characteristic in a specification. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Classification Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, where specifications and characteristics are used to define product attributes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A specification is being processed, and the system expects to find an ESCom phrase (a specific type of text or description) associated with a characteristic.
  The characteristic in question does not have an ESCom phrase defined in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing entry in the relevant master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error CM_CBESCOM048, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system.
  Verify if the characteristic has an ESCom phrase assigned to it. If not, you will need to create or assign one.
  
  
  
  Create/Assign ESCom Phrase:
  
  If the ESCom phrase is missing, you can create a new phrase or assign an existing one.
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL01 for characteristics) and add the necessary ESCom phrase.
  
  
  
  Review Specification:
  
  Check the specification that is causing the error. Ensure that all required characteristics have the necessary phrases defined.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data is consistent across the system. Sometimes, inconsistencies in master data can lead to such errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing characteristics and ESCom phrases.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ESCom Phrases: These are typically used in the context of electronic submissions and regulatory compliance, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals and chemicals.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), and CL03 (Display Characteristic) for managing characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or fixes related to this error message, as SAP frequently releases patches and updates that may address specific issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the CM_CBESCOM048 error message in SAP.