How To Fix /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA008 - Phrase item cannot be deleted in status &1

/SEHS/PH_CM_DATA008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Phrase item cannot be deleted in status &1

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/SEHS/PH_CM_DATA008 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/PH_CM_DATA008 Phrase item cannot be deleted in status &1 typically occurs in the context of managing phrase items in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Phrase Management functionality in SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the phrase item you are trying to delete is in a status that does not allow deletion. Common statuses that might prevent deletion include:
  
  Active: The phrase item is currently in use or active.
  Locked: The item may be locked for editing or deletion due to ongoing processes or user restrictions.
  Approved: If the item has been approved, it may not be eligible for deletion without going through an unapproval process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Identify the current status of the phrase item. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays the phrase