How To Fix CM_PHRASE_DATA011 - Phrase item without long text and with long text flag set

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Phrase item without long text and with long text flag set

What causes this issue?

You tried to create or change a phrase item for which the long text
indicator was set, but which had no long text.

System Response

The phrase item is not created/changed.

How to fix this error?

Note the procedure and work steps that led to this error, and report the
error to your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check whether the error arises from customer-specific code. If it does,
correct it. If this is not the case, please notify SAP support.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA011 - Phrase item without long text and with long text flag set ?

  The SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA011 indicates that there is a phrase item in the system that has the long text flag set, but it does not have any associated long text. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with phrases in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or other modules that utilize phrases for descriptions or notes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that a phrase item is configured to expect a long text (i.e., it has the long text flag enabled), but the actual long text data is missing or not maintained in the system. This inconsistency leads to the error message being triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Phrase Item Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where the phrase items are maintained (e.g., transaction CMMT for managing phrases).
  Identify the specific phrase item that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  If the phrase item is supposed to have long text, ensure that the long text is created and saved for that item.
  You can usually do this by selecting the phrase item and entering the long text in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Disable Long Text Flag (if not needed):
  
  If the phrase item does not require long text, you can consider disabling the long text flag for that item. This can be done in the configuration settings for the phrase item.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that all related data entries are consistent and that there are no other missing components that could lead to similar errors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer appears and that the phrase item behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CMMT - Manage Phrases
  SE11 - Data Dictionary (to check table structures)
  SE37 - Function Module (to check related function modules)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing phrases and long texts.
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_PHRASE_DATA011 error and ensure that your phrase items are correctly configured in the SAP system.