How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB158 - Placeholder phrase &1 does not exist in phrase set &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Placeholder phrase &1 does not exist in phrase set &2

What causes this issue?

Placeholder phrase &V1& is not assigned to phrase set <LS>&V2&</>.

System Response

INCLUDE EHSPRC_ESCOM_INB_STOP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Assign placeholder phrase &V1& to the phrase set in the <DS:TRAN.CG1B>
Edit Phrase Sets</> 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.

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_INB158 - Placeholder phrase &1 does not exist in phrase set &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB158 indicates that a placeholder phrase (denoted as &1) does not exist in the specified phrase set (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's text management or when dealing with message handling in various applications.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Placeholder: The placeholder &1 is expected to be defined in the phrase set &2, but it is not found. This could be due to:
  
  The placeholder not being created or defined in the phrase set.
  A typo in the placeholder name or phrase set name.
  The phrase set not being properly activated or transported to the system.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the text management or message handling settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the phrase set was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included or may not have been activated correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Phrase Set: 
  
  Go to the transaction code SE75 (Text Management) or SE61 (SAPscript Texts) to check the phrase set &2.
  Verify if the placeholder &1 exists in the phrase set. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Placeholder:
  
  If the placeholder is missing, create it by adding the necessary text in the phrase set.
  Ensure that the placeholder is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos: 
  
  Double-check the names of the placeholder and the phrase set for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the phrase set was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  You may need to re-transport the phrase set if it was not included in the original transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to text management and placeholders for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE75 (Text Management), SE61 (SAPscript Texts), SE78 (SAPscript Forms).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to text management or specific error messages that may provide additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for text management and message handling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_CBESCOM_INB158 effectively.