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  Phrase Search

Use

This function enables you to search for phrases. You use the search functions to define criteria for phrases on the initial phrase management screen. All search criteria on the initial screen are linked by AND operations.

The results of the search are displayed in a hit list where you can restrict or extend the search results further. You can also create a phrase from the hit list.

Features

Search functions are delivered in the standard system that you can check under Manage User Exits in Customizing for Basic Data and Tools. To define your own search functions, copy the appropriate search function and tailor it to your requirements.

You can use the following search fields and functions:

Search Field

Result

Ref. phrase

The system determines the phrases with a particular reference phrase.

Phrase set

The system determines the phrases that belong to a particular phrase set.

Search Function

Result

Phrase in language not available

The system determines the phrases that have not yet been translated in the language specified.

Phrase without phrase set assignment

The system determines the phrases that have not yet been assigned to a phrase set.

Phrase created/changed

The system determines the phrases that are valid for a particular time interval, and were changed or created.

You can restrict the search to different areas:

  • Phrase header

  • Phrase reference

  • Phrase set assignment

    You can search for the phrases of a passive phrase library that have been created again in the SAP system by a phrase import.

    Using phrase merging , you transfer the new passive phrases to your active library.

    In addition, you can search for phrases in a passive phrase library that were changed by a phrase import and are also used as reference phrases in the active library.

    Using phrase merging , you update the corresponding active phrases.