How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL003 - Characteristic &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Characteristic &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL003 - Characteristic &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL003 - Characteristic &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or reference a characteristic that is not defined or does not exist in the classification system or the relevant master data. The placeholder &1 is replaced by the characteristic name or ID that the system cannot find.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  The characteristic was deleted or not created in the classification system.
  Typographical error in the characteristic name or ID.
  The characteristic is not assigned or maintained in the relevant class.
  The characteristic is referenced in a configuration, variant, or classification but is missing in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Existence:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics) or CT03 (Display Characteristics).
  Enter the characteristic name/ID from the error message.
  Check if the characteristic exists.
  
  
  
  Create or Correct Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic does not exist, create it in CT04.
  If it exists but is incorrect, correct the characteristic or its assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignment:
  
  Use transaction CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant class.
  If missing, assign the characteristic to the class.
  
  
  
  Check Usage in Configuration or Master Data:
  
  If the error occurs during configuration or variant processing, check the configuration profile or variant for references to the missing characteristic.
  Correct or remove invalid references.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the characteristic exists in the development system but not in the production system, check transport requests.
  Import missing characteristics or classes into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Review any custom code, user exits, or enhancements that reference the characteristic.
  Correct any spelling mistakes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 - Create/Change Characteristic
  CT03 - Display Characteristic
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL03 - Display Class
  CU50 - Configuration Profile
  CU51 - Configuration Profile (Change)
  CU53 - Configuration Profile (Display)
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  Ensure that characteristics are properly maintained and transported across systems.
  Characteristics are key elements in classification and variant configuration; missing characteristics can cause errors in sales orders, BOMs, or variant configuration.
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Classification and Variant Configuration for detailed guidance on characteristics and classes.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL003 indicates that a characteristic referenced in the system does not exist. The solution is to verify the characteristic's existence, create or correct it if missing, ensure proper assignment to classes, and check for any incorrect references in configuration or master data.