How To Fix CM_SUB_API005 - Phrase set for characteristic & contains no phrases

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_API - API Substance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Phrase set for characteristic & contains no phrases

What causes this issue?

The character &V1& is assigned a phrase set that does not contain any
phrases.

System Response

The characteristic cannot be assigned any values.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following procedures:
In phrase set-to-attribute assignment, assign another phrase set to the
characteristic.
To do this, in the menu <LS>Basic Data and Tools</>, choose <LS>Phrases
</> -> <LS>Edit Phrase Set-to-Attribute Assignments</>.
Assign phrases to the phrase set.
To do this, in the menu <LS>Basic Data and Tools</>, choose <LS>Phrases
</> -> <LS>Edit Phrase Sets</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_API005 - Phrase set for characteristic & contains no phrases ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_API005 indicates that a phrase set for a characteristic is missing phrases. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Classification System, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects, and phrases are used to provide descriptions or labels for those characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Phrases: The primary cause of this error is that the phrase set assigned to the characteristic does not contain any phrases. This can happen if the phrases were not created or were deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a phrase set that is not properly set up.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the phrases may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Phrase Set:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Class Type Maintenance) or CUNI (Maintain Characteristics) in SAP.
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check the assigned phrase set and ensure that it is correct.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Phrases:
  
  If the phrase set is empty, you need to create phrases for it. You can do this in transaction CUNI.
  Select the phrase set and add the necessary phrases that describe the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured to use the appropriate phrase set.
  Check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class and that the class is active.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the transport included the necessary phrases. You may need to re-transport the phrases or create them manually in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the characteristic to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristics
  CUNI: Maintain Characteristics and Phrases
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on classification and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_API005 error and ensure that your characteristics have the necessary phrases for proper functionality.