How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL005 - Invalid selection

WRF_CHAR_VAL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Invalid selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL005 - Invalid selection ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL005 - Invalid selection
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WRF_CHAR_VAL005 - Invalid selection typically occurs in SAP when a characteristic value entered or selected in a variant configuration or classification scenario is not valid or does not exist in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Entering a value that is not defined for the characteristic.
  Using a value that is not allowed in the current context or configuration.
  Data inconsistencies or missing master data for the characteristic values.
  Incorrect or incomplete characteristic assignment in the configuration profile or class.
  User input error or wrong selection in the variant configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_CHAR_VAL005 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify that the characteristic value entered exists in the system.
  Use transaction CT04 to check the characteristic and its allowed values.
  Ensure the value is active and valid.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile or Class:
  
  Check the class and characteristic assignment in transaction CL02 or CL20N.
  Confirm that the characteristic is assigned