How To Fix /SEHS/PH_CM_PHRASE006 - Phrase &1 cannot be deleted; phrase is locked

/SEHS/PH_CM_PHRASE006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/PH_CM_PHRASE -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Phrase &1 cannot be deleted; phrase is locked

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/SEHS/PH_CM_PHRASE006 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/PH_CM_PHRASE006 indicates that a specific phrase cannot be deleted because it is currently locked. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Phrase Management, which is used for managing phrases in various applications, such as SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Phrase Locking: The phrase you are trying to delete is locked by another user or process. This could happen if the phrase is being edited or if it is in use by another transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the phrase, even if it is not locked.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the deletion of certain phrases.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction code SM12 to check for any locks on the phrase. You can search for the specific phrase