How To Fix CM_EXPERT358 - Phrase code for phrase key &1 does not exist in value assignment type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EXPERT - Messages for Expert

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Phrase code for phrase key &1 does not exist in value assignment type &2

What causes this issue?

The phrase code was not created or was deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the phrase code.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EXPERT358 - Phrase code for phrase key &1 does not exist in value assignment type &2 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EXPERT358 indicates that there is an issue with a phrase key that is not found in the specified value assignment type. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Classification and Master Data Management, particularly when dealing with characteristics and values in classification systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Phrase Key: The phrase key specified in the error message does not exist in the system for the given value assignment type. This could be due to:
  
  The phrase key was never created.
  The phrase key was deleted or deactivated.
  There is a typo or incorrect reference in the configuration or data entry.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Value Assignment Type: The value assignment type specified may not be correctly set up to include the phrase key in question.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the classification system or the specific characteristics being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Phrase Key: Verify that the phrase key mentioned in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL02 for class management) and checking the characteristics and their associated phrase keys.
  Using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to look up the relevant tables.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Phrase Key: If the phrase key does not exist, you may need to create it:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 to create or modify the characteristic and ensure that the phrase key is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the phrase key is assigned to the correct value assignment type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the classification system:
  
  Ensure that the value assignment type is correctly set up to include the necessary phrase keys.
  Review any related customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under the relevant sections for classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the data being processed is consistent and that there are no discrepancies in the classification data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristic), CL02 (Change Characteristic), and CL03 (Display Characteristic).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify characteristics and phrases in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.