How To Fix DG523 - No phrases were assigned to the phrase set (characteristic &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 523

• Message text: No phrases were assigned to the phrase set (characteristic &1)

What causes this issue?

No phrases have been assigned to the phrase set.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to output dangerous good texts, assign the corresponding
phrases to the appropriate phrase set.
In the menu, choose <LS>Basic Data and Tools -> Phrases -> Edit Phrase
Sets</>.
In the header data, choose the appropriate phrase sets and phrase set
name.
Choose <LS>Goto -> Phrase Assignment</>.
Assign the appropriate phrases to the phrase set.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DG523 - No phrases were assigned to the phrase set (characteristic &1) ?

  The SAP error message DG523, which states "No phrases were assigned to the phrase set (characteristic &1)," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and phrases in the classification of materials or objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when a characteristic is defined in the system, but there are no phrases assigned to the corresponding phrase set. Phrases are used to provide descriptive text for characteristics, and if none are assigned, the system cannot display or utilize the characteristic properly.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign phrases to the phrase set associated with the characteristic. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Classification System:
  
  Go to transaction code CL02 (Change Class) or CL01 (Create Class) depending on your needs.
  
  
  
  Locate the Characteristic:
  
  Find the characteristic that is causing the error. You can do this by entering the characteristic name or searching through the list.
  
  
  
  Check the Phrase Set:
  
  Once you have located the characteristic, check which phrase set is assigned to it. This can usually be found in the characteristic details.
  
  
  
  Assign Phrases:
  
  Go to transaction code CUNI (Maintain Phrases) to manage phrases.
  Select the appropriate phrase set and check if any phrases are assigned.
  If no phrases are assigned, you can create new phrases or assign existing ones to the phrase set.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After assigning the necessary phrases, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Characteristic:
  
  Go back to the area where you encountered the error and test to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CUNI: Maintain Phrases
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and phrases in the classification system.
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and phrases in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DG523 error and ensure that your characteristics are properly configured with the necessary phrases.