How To Fix CM_CBESCOM_INB166 - Val. assign. type '&2': Phrase &1 is not assigned as a phrase reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Val. assign. type '&2': Phrase &1 is not assigned as a phrase reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB166 - Val. assign. type '&2': Phrase &1 is not assigned as a phrase reference ?

  The SAP error message CM_CBESCOM_INB166 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a phrase reference in the context of a specific value assignment type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with characteristics and phrases in the context of materials or products.
  Cause:
  The error message CM_CBESCOM_INB166 is triggered when:
  
  A phrase (text) that is expected to be assigned to a specific value assignment type is not found or is not properly assigned.
  The phrase reference (identified by &1) is not linked to the value assignment type (identified by &2) in the system.
  There may be a configuration issue where the phrase is not defined in the system or is incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Phrase Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class) in SAP.
  Check the class and the characteristics associated with it.
  Ensure that the phrase reference (phrase &1) is correctly assigned to the value assignment type (&2).
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 (Maintain Characteristic) to check the configuration of the characteristic that is causing the issue.
  Ensure that the value assignment type is correctly defined and that the phrases are assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Phrases:
  
  If the phrase is missing, you may need to create or maintain it using transaction code CT05 (Maintain Phrases).
  Ensure that the phrase is active and correctly linked to the relevant value assignment type.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the classifications and phrases.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to manage phrases and value assignment types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01, CL02: For creating and changing classes.
  CT04: For maintaining characteristics.
  CT05: For maintaining phrases.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message CM_CBESCOM_INB166.