How To Fix CM_PHRASE_DATA003 - Phrase &1-&2 is from a passive library

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_PHRASE_DATA - Phrase Data (Phrase Header, Phrase Item, Phrase Ref.)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Phrase &1-&2 is from a passive library

What causes this issue?

The phrase &v1&-&v2& has been taken from a passive library.
You cannot perform the following activities for phrases from the
passive library:
Combine several phrases to one phrase
Assign to a phrase set

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA003 - Phrase &1-&2 is from a passive library ?

  The SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA003 indicates that a phrase (or text) you are trying to use is sourced from a passive library. In SAP, a passive library is typically a library that is not currently active or is not being used in the current context of your application or transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Passive Library: The phrase you are trying to access is stored in a library that is not active. This can happen if the library has been deactivated or if it is not included in the current configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to use the library where the phrase is stored.
  Transport Issues: If the phrase was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Library: Check if the library containing the phrase is active. If it is not, you may need to activate it in the SAP system.
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CMOD, SE80, or SE11) to check the status of the library.
  Activate the library if it is found to be inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the library is included in the configuration settings of your application. This may involve checking the settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: If the phrase was transported from another system, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the library and phrases you are working with.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to library management, such as SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify libraries and phrases in the SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.