How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL012 - Language key &1 has already been entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Language key &1 has already been entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL012 - Language key &1 has already been entered ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL012: Language key &1 has already been entered
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to enter or maintain a language key in a context where the same language key has already been entered or exists. Essentially, the system is preventing duplicate entries of the same language key in a particular data set or table.
  For example, if you are maintaining language-dependent texts, descriptions, or characteristics and you try to add the same language key twice, SAP will throw this error to avoid redundancy and data inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check existing entries: Review the current entries for the language keys in the relevant transaction or table. Identify if the language key you are trying to enter already exists.
  Avoid duplicates: Do not enter the same language key more than once. If you want to update the text or description for a language, modify the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  Delete or correct duplicates: If duplicates exist due to previous incorrect entries, delete or correct them before adding new entries.
  Use correct transaction: Ensure you are using the correct transaction or screen for maintaining language-dependent data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is commonly encountered in transactions related to:
  
  Material master language-dependent descriptions (e.g., MM02)
  Classification characteristics texts (e.g., CL02)
  Text management in various master data or customizing tables
  
  
  The message text is parameterized with &1 which will show the language key (e.g., EN, DE, FR) that caused the conflict.
  The message is part of the message class WRF_CHAR_VAL which relates to characteristic values and language entries.
  
  
  Example Scenario:
  If you are maintaining characteristic texts in transaction CL02 and try to add a description for language "EN" twice, the system will show:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL012 Language key EN has already been entered
  You should instead edit the existing "EN" entry rather than adding a new one.
  
  If you need help with a specific transaction or table, please provide more details!