How To Fix /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA005 - An error occurred when determining phrase items

/SEHS/PH_CM_DATA005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: An error occurred when determining phrase items

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/SEHS/PH_CM_DATA005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA005 An error occurred when determining phrase items typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, particularly when dealing with phrase management or when trying to retrieve or display phrases related to chemical substances or safety data.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The phrase items may not be properly defined or may be missing in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the EHS module or the specific phrase management settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the phrase items.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport, there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Phrase Definitions: Ensure that the phrase items are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes