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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA005 - An error occurred when determining phrase items ?

  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 for phrase management.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for the EHS module and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  User Authorizations: Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the phrase items.
  System Logs: Review the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  Database Consistency: Run consistency checks on the database to ensure that there are no inconsistencies that could be causing the error.
  Recreate Phrase Items: If specific phrase items are missing, consider recreating them if possible.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a system error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SEHS/PH for phrase management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the EHS module for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA005.