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

CM_CBESCOM_INB166 - Overview

• 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