How To Fix CM_SUB_VALUATION071 - &1 Phrase &2 does not exist in phrase set of characteristic &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_VALUATION - Substance Characteristic Values and Additional Info.

• Message number: 071

• Message text: &1 Phrase &2 does not exist in phrase set of characteristic &3

What causes this issue?

Phrase &V2& does not exist in the phrase set for characteristic &V3&.
Phrases are migrated to the target characteristics only if these also
exist in the phrase set of these characteristics.

System Response

Phrase &V2& is not transferred to characteristic &V3& of specification
&V4&.

How to fix this error?

Add phrase &V2& to the phrase set of characteristic &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION071 - &1 Phrase &2 does not exist in phrase set of characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_VALUATION071 typically indicates that there is a missing phrase or text that is expected to be found in the phrase set of a specific characteristic. This error often occurs in the context of classification or valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their associated texts in classification systems.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Phrase: The phrase (text) that is being referenced does not exist in the specified phrase set for the characteristic. This could be due to:
  
  The phrase was never created.
  The phrase was deleted or not properly maintained.
  There is a mismatch in the language settings, where the phrase exists in one language but not in another.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured to reference the correct phrase set.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, some phrases may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Phrase Set:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic Maintenance) and check the characteristic in question.
  Verify that the phrase set assigned to the characteristic contains the expected phrases.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Phrases:
  
  If the phrase is missing, you can create it using transaction code CUNI (Maintain Phrase Sets) or directly in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  Ensure that the phrase is created in the correct language and is linked to the appropriate phrase set.
  
  
  
  Review Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings and ensure that the phrase exists in the language being used.
  If necessary, create translations for the phrases in the required languages.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is correctly configured to use the appropriate phrase set.
  Review any related configuration settings that might affect the classification or valuation process.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If this error arose after a data migration, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  CUNI: Maintain Phrase Sets
  CL02: Class Maintenance (to check if the class is correctly set up)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics, phrases, and classification systems.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_SUB_VALUATION071 and ensure that the necessary phrases are available for the characteristic in question.