How To Fix CM_CBESCOM116 - Phrase in characteristic &2 is ESCom placeholder phrase

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Phrase in characteristic &2 is ESCom placeholder phrase

What causes this issue?

You have assigned the ESComXML placeholder phrase to characteristic &V2&
as a phrase. The phrase entered your system during the import of an
ESComXML file with placeholder phrases.
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 99999999999 to the ESComXML file.
The placeholder is transferred to the following attribute in the
ESComXML file:
Attribute: &V1&
Section: &V4&
Higher-level section: &V3&

How to fix this error?

<ZH>Use ESCom Phrase</>
If you want to replace the invalid phrase with an ESCom phrase in your
specification, change the data for the value assignment type in the
<DS:TRAN.CG02>Substance Workbench</>. Note the information in the
previous message.
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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM116 - Phrase in characteristic &2 is ESCom placeholder phrase ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM116, which states "Phrase in characteristic &2 is ESCom placeholder phrase," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification and Engineering Change Management (ECM) functionalities. This error indicates that a phrase defined in a characteristic is being treated as a placeholder rather than a valid phrase.
  Cause:
  
  Placeholder Phrase: The phrase defined in the characteristic is a placeholder and does not have a corresponding valid entry in the phrase management system.
  Missing Phrases: The required phrases may not have been created or activated in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the classification system or the phrase management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Phrase Management:
  
  Go to the transaction code for phrase management (e.g., CLOI or CLOI1).
  Verify if the phrase associated with the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  If it is a placeholder, you may need to create or activate the actual phrase.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Phrases:
  
  If the phrase does not exist, create a new phrase that corresponds to the characteristic.
  Ensure that the phrase is properly linked to the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the characteristic in the classification system to ensure that it is correctly configured to use the intended phrases.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arises after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects related to phrases and characteristics have been transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to classification and phrase management for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL02 (Change Characteristic), CL03 (Display Characteristic), and CLOI (Phrase Management).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_CBESCOM116 error and ensure that the phrases in your characteristics are correctly defined and functional.