How To Fix DG517 - No phrase set assignment exists for the field &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DG - DG: Messages for Dangerous Goods Management

• Message number: 517

• Message text: No phrase set assignment exists for the field &1

What causes this issue?

No phrase set assignment exists for the &V1& field.

How to fix this error?

In the menu, choose <LS>Basic Data and Tools -> Phrases -> Edit Phrase
Set-Attribute Assignments</>.
Choose the appropriate table/structure field by double-clicking.
In the <LS>Phrase set</> field, enter the appropriate phrase set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG517 - No phrase set assignment exists for the field &1 ?

  The SAP error message DG517 "No phrase set assignment exists for the field &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP's data management and configuration, particularly when dealing with phrases or text elements in the system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a phrase set assignment for a specific field, which is necessary for displaying or processing text in that field.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Phrase Set Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that there is no phrase set assigned to the specified field. Phrase sets are used in SAP to manage text elements, and if one is not assigned, the system cannot retrieve the necessary text.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the relevant module or application where the phrase set should be defined.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not have been properly configured to include the necessary phrase set assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Phrase Set Assignment:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP where phrase sets are defined.
  Verify if a phrase set is assigned to the field indicated by &1 in the error message.
  If not, create or assign the appropriate phrase set to the field.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the module or application where the error occurs. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  If you are unsure about the correct phrase set to use, consult the documentation or reach out to a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program or enhancement, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the phrase set.
  Make necessary adjustments to the code to include the correct phrase set assignment.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If changes were made in a development environment, ensure that they are properly transported to the quality or production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or updates regarding this error message. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink), or SPRO (Customizing) to check and modify phrase set assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on phrase sets and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DG517 error and ensure that the necessary phrase set assignments are in place for the affected field.