How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL009 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to check module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not assigned to check module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL009 - Characteristic &1 is not assigned to check module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL009: Characteristic &1 is not assigned to check module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the check module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL is executed, and it tries to validate a characteristic that has not been assigned to it. In other words, the characteristic (denoted by &1 in the message) is missing from the list of characteristics that the check module is supposed to validate.
  This typically happens in the context of Variant Configuration (VC) or Classification where check modules are used to validate characteristic values during configuration or classification processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Check Module (WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL): This is a standard SAP check module used to validate characteristic values.
  Characteristic: A classification attribute or variant characteristic that should be checked.
  The check module expects certain characteristics to be assigned to it in the configuration or classification setup.
  If a characteristic is not assigned but the check module tries to validate it, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign the Characteristic to the Check Module:
  
  Go to the Class or Configuration Profile where the check module is used.
  Ensure that the characteristic mentioned in the error message is assigned to the check module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL.
  This is usually done in the Class Maintenance (transaction CL02) or in the Configuration Profile where the check module is called.
  
  
  
  Check the Check Module Implementation:
  
  If you have a custom check module or have enhanced the standard one, verify that the characteristic list is correctly maintained.
  Make sure the characteristic is included in the internal tables or parameters that the check module processes.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  In case this error occurs during variant configuration, check the Dependency or Constraint where the check module is called.
  Verify that all characteristics involved in the check are properly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Transport and Consistency:
  
  Sometimes, after transports between systems, assignments might be lost or inconsistent.
  Re-assign the characteristic in the target system if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 - Change Class (to assign characteristics)
  CU50 - Configuration Profile (to assign check modules)
  CU01 - Create Configuration Profile
  CU02 - Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any SAP Notes related to WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL or characteristic validation errors.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  You can debug the check module to see which characteristic is causing the issue.
  Use breakpoints in the function module or method implementing the check module.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Variant Configuration and Classification.
  Check SAP standard documentation for Check Modules and Characteristic Validation.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic is not assigned to the check module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL but is being checked.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the characteristic to the check module in the class or configuration profile.
  
  
  Where to Check
  Class maintenance (CL02), Configuration profile (CU50), and dependencies.
  
  
  Additional
  Debug the check module, verify transports, and consult SAP Notes if needed.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.