How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL001 - Table WRFT_CUSTFLD is not maintained yet for characteristic type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Table WRFT_CUSTFLD is not maintained yet for characteristic type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL001 - Table WRFT_CUSTFLD is not maintained yet for characteristic type &1 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL001 Table WRFT_CUSTFLD is not maintained yet for characteristic type &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or process a characteristic type for which the corresponding entries in the WRFT_CUSTFLD table have not been maintained or configured yet.
  
  The table WRFT_CUSTFLD stores custom field definitions related to characteristic types in SAP.
  If a characteristic type (e.g., a classification characteristic or a custom characteristic used in variant configuration or classification) is not maintained in this table, the system cannot find the necessary metadata or configuration to process it.
  This typically happens in scenarios involving variant configuration, classification, or custom developments/extensions where characteristic types are used but the required configuration is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the WRFT_CUSTFLD Table:
  
  Use transaction SM30 or SE16N to check the entries in the table WRFT_CUSTFLD.
  If the characteristic type (the value represented by &1 in the error message) is missing, you need to add the appropriate entries.
  The entries should define the custom fields and their properties for the characteristic type in question.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing or Configuration:
  
  Verify if the characteristic type is correctly configured in the system.
  If this characteristic type is part of a custom development or enhancement, ensure that the configuration steps related to this characteristic type are completed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this error is related to missing configuration steps in SAP Variant Configuration or Classification.
  Check SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific module or process you are working on.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If this error appears after a transport or system copy, verify that the table entries have been transported correctly.
  Re-transport or manually maintain the entries if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Table WRFT_CUSTFLD:
  
  Stores custom field definitions for characteristic types used in variant configuration or classification.
  
  
  Characteristic Types:
  
  These are used in SAP to define the nature of characteristics (e.g., numeric, string, date) and their behavior in classification or variant configuration.
  
  
  Transactions to Check/Update:
  
  SM30 - Table/View maintenance
  SE16N - Table display
  Variant Configuration transactions (e.g., CU50, CU51) if relevant
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for the error message or table name in the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL001 indicates missing configuration in the WRFT_CUSTFLD table for a specific characteristic type. To resolve it, maintain the missing entries in this table and ensure that the characteristic type is properly configured in your system. This will allow the system to correctly process the characteristic type without errors.