How To Fix CM_PHRASE_DATA050 - Cannot create phrase text in source language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Cannot create phrase text in source language

What causes this issue?

The phrase text could not be created correctly in the source language.
A phrase is incomplete without the phrase text in the source language.

System Response

The creation of phrase &v1& is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the phrase text exists in the source language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA050 - Cannot create phrase text in source language ?

  The SAP error message CM_PHRASE_DATA050 indicates that the system is unable to create phrase text in the specified source language. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's phrase management or text management functionalities, often related to the creation or maintenance of phrases in different languages.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Language Settings: The source language may not be properly configured in the system. If the language is not activated or not available in the system, this error can occur.
  Phrase Data Not Available: The phrase data for the specified source language may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify phrase texts in the specified language.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database problems or inconsistencies in the phrase management configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Language Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SMLT (Language Transport) and ensure that the source language is properly configured and activated in the system.
  Verify that the language is available in the system by checking the language settings in transaction SE63 (Translation).
  
  
  
  Verify Phrase Data:
  
  Check if the phrase data exists for the specified source language. You can do this by navigating to the relevant phrase management transactions (e.g., CMOD, SE11 for data dictionary objects).
  Ensure that the phrases are correctly defined and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify phrases. This can be checked in transaction SU53 (Authorization Check) after attempting the action that triggers the error.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Technical Troubleshooting:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any system logs or error messages that may provide additional context. Use transaction SLG1 (Application Log) to review logs related to phrase management.
  If there are database issues, you may need to involve your technical team to investigate further.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to phrase management and text management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.