How To Fix WRF_APC017 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC017 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC017: Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when the system tries to assign or use a characteristic value that does not exist in the classification system for the specified characteristic.
  
  Characteristic (&2): The classification characteristic in question.
  Characteristic value (&1): The value that the system is trying to find or assign but cannot locate.
  
  This typically happens during processes involving classification, variant configuration, or when working with characteristics and their values in master data, bills of materials, or variant configuration.
  Common causes include:
  
  The characteristic value has not been created or maintained in the classification system.
  The characteristic value was deleted or is inactive.
  Data inconsistency or incorrect data entry.
  Integration or data transfer issues where characteristic values are missing.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  Variant Configuration (LOVC, CU50, CU53 transactions)
  Classification (CL02, CL20N)
  Master data maintenance involving characteristics
  BOM or routing where characteristics are used
  During sales order processing if variant configuration is involved
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check the characteristic and its values:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic (&2) and check if the characteristic value (&1) exists.
  If the value does not exist, create it or correct the value being used.
  
  
  
  Maintain characteristic values:
  
  Use transaction CT04 to add missing characteristic values.
  Ensure the characteristic value is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Check classification data:
  
  Use transaction CL20N or CL02 to check the object classification.
  Verify that the characteristic and its values are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Check variant configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during sales order or variant configuration, verify the configuration profile and dependencies.
  Use transaction CU50 or CU53 to check characteristic values and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Data consistency check:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify missing or inconsistent characteristic values.
  If data was migrated, verify the migration steps.
  
  
  
  Correct the input data:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry (e.g., sales order), ensure the correct characteristic value is entered.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WRF_APC
  This message is a warning or error depending on the context and configuration.
  It is important to maintain the classification master data properly to avoid such errors.
  Sometimes, transport or system copy issues can cause missing characteristic values.
  If the characteristic is used in variant configuration, ensure that all values are consistent across the system.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Characteristic value &1 does not exist for characteristic &2
  
  
  Cause
  Missing or incorrect characteristic value in classification
  
  
  Solution
  Create or correct the characteristic value in CT04; verify classification and variant configuration data
  
  
  Transactions
  CT04, CL02, CL20N, CU50, CU53
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting, please provide the context where the error occurs (e.g., transaction, process).