How To Fix EHQ098 - Phrase text not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHQ - QM: Messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Phrase text not found

What causes this issue?

The text for phrase &V1& in language &V2& could not be determined. It
is possible that the phrase does not exist, or it is not valid on the
key date used, or the text does not exist in this particular language.

System Response

The phrase text is not added to the short text for the inspection
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Check the specified phrase.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHQ098 - Phrase text not found ?

  The SAP error message EHQ098, which states "Phrase text not found," typically occurs when the system is unable to locate a specific phrase or text that is expected to be present in the system's language settings or text repository. This can happen in various contexts, such as during the execution of a program, report, or transaction where specific text elements are required.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The phrase or text that the system is trying to access may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Language Settings: The text may exist in a different language than the one currently set in the user profile or system settings.
  Transport Issues: If the text elements were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Custom Development: If the error occurs in a custom program or enhancement, it may be due to missing or incorrectly referenced text elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Elements: 
  
  Use transaction SE63 (Translation) to check if the required text elements exist in the system. You can search for the specific phrase or text ID that is causing the error.
  If the text is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the user’s language settings are correct. You can check this in the user profile settings (transaction SU01).
  If the text exists in a different language, consider switching the user interface language to match the available text.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to text elements.
  Ensure that all necessary transports have been successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Custom Development Review:
  
  If the error is occurring in a custom program, review the code to ensure that it correctly references the text elements.
  Check for any hardcoded values or incorrect references that may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE63 (Translation), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SU01 (User Maintenance).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with details about the error, including the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EHQ098 error and implement a solution to resolve it.