How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL019 - All characteristic values of characteristic &1 were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 019

• Message text: All characteristic values of characteristic &1 were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL019 - All characteristic values of characteristic &1 were deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL019
  
  Text: All characteristic values of characteristic &1 were deleted.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when all the characteristic values assigned to a particular characteristic in a classification or variant configuration have been deleted. In other words, the system expects at least one characteristic value to be maintained for the characteristic, but none exist anymore.
  This situation can arise due to:
  
  Manual deletion of all characteristic values in the classification system (transaction CL02 or CT04).
  Data inconsistency or incomplete data migration.
  Incorrect maintenance or cleanup activities in the classification or variant configuration.
  
  
  Explanation:
  Characteristics in SAP classification or variant configuration require at least one valid characteristic value to function properly. If all values are deleted, the system cannot process or assign the characteristic correctly, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the characteristic values:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name (the one mentioned in the error message).
  Verify if any characteristic values exist.
  
  
  
  Maintain characteristic values:
  
  If no values exist, create at least one valid characteristic value.
  Save the characteristic after adding the values.
  
  
  
  Check dependencies and usage:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is not used in any classification or variant configuration without valid values.
  If the characteristic is obsolete, consider removing it from the classification or configuration.
  
  
  
  Data consistency check:
  
  Run consistency checks for classification data if needed.
  Use transaction CL30N (Classification Data Consistency) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport and system landscape:
  
  If this issue appeared after a transport, verify that characteristic values were transported correctly.
  Re-transport characteristic values if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristic
  CL02 – Change Class
  CL30N – Classification Data Consistency Check
  CU50 – Change Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration for any known issues.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Characteristics must have at least one characteristic value for classification and variant configuration to work properly.
  Deleting all characteristic values without adjusting dependent objects leads to errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL019 indicates that a characteristic has no characteristic values maintained. To resolve it, add at least one characteristic value to the characteristic in question and ensure data consistency in classification and variant configuration.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!