How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB156 - Placeholder phrase &1 does not exist in active library

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_CBESCOM_INB - Message Class for ESComXML Inbound Processing

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Placeholder phrase &1 does not exist in active library

What causes this issue?

The placeholder phrase &V1& does not exist the active phrase library
&V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE EHSPRC_ESCOM_INB_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Create placeholder phrase &V1& in the active phrase library in
<DS:TRAN.CG12>phrase management</>.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB156 - Placeholder phrase &1 does not exist in active library ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB156 indicates that a placeholder phrase (represented by &1) does not exist in the active library. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's content management or business communication scenarios, where placeholders are used for dynamic text replacement in messages or documents.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Placeholder: The specified placeholder phrase is not defined in the active library. This could happen if the phrase was deleted, not created, or if the library is not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The active library may not be set up correctly, or the placeholder may belong to a different library that is not currently active.
  Transport Issues: If the placeholder was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Placeholder Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE78 for SAP ArchiveLink) and check if the placeholder phrase exists in the active library.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Active Library:
  
  Ensure that the correct library is active. You can check this in the configuration settings of the relevant module (e.g., SAP Business Communication Management).
  If necessary, switch to the correct library that contains the required placeholder.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the placeholder was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was included and activated correctly.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create the placeholder in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to understand how placeholders are managed and configured.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), or any specific transaction related to the module you are working with.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message CM_CBESCOM_INB156 for any known issues or patches.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on managing placeholders and libraries in the context of your specific SAP module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.