How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL007 - Specify a characteristic value name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Specify a characteristic value name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL007 - Specify a characteristic value name ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL007 - Specify a characteristic value name
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to create or maintain a characteristic value in SAP (typically in Classification or Variant Configuration), but the system requires you to specify a characteristic value name, and it has not been provided. Essentially, the characteristic value name field is empty or missing during the entry or update process.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  While creating or editing characteristic values in transaction codes like CT04 (Create Characteristic) or during classification.
  When maintaining characteristics in Variant Configuration.
  When assigning characteristic values in classification or master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Characteristic Value Name:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic value name field is filled in. This is usually a short text or identifier for the characteristic value.
  
  
  Check Mandatory Fields:
  
  Verify that all mandatory fields related to characteristic values are entered correctly.
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., CT04) to maintain characteristic values and ensure the characteristic value name is entered.
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If you are importing or uploading characteristic values, check the source data to ensure the characteristic value name is included.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Characteristic Value Name:
  
  This is a key identifier for a characteristic value and is often required for classification and variant configuration to uniquely identify values.
  
  
  Related Transactions:  
  
  CT04 - Create/Change Characteristic Values  
  CL02 - Change Class  
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  Related Tables:  
  
  CABN - Characteristics  
  CAWN - Characteristic Values
  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  If you are working with classification, ensure that the characteristic and its values are properly maintained before assignment.
  Sometimes, this error can also appear if there is a mismatch or missing data in integration scenarios (e.g., between classification and material master).
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  Error WRF_CHAR_VAL007 means you must enter a characteristic value name when creating or maintaining characteristic values. To fix it, simply provide the required characteristic value name in the relevant field before saving.
  
  If you need further help, please provide the context or transaction where the error occurs.