How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL021 - Error deleting the characteristic values of characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error deleting the characteristic values of characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL021 - Error deleting the characteristic values of characteristic &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL021
  
  Text: Error deleting the characteristic values of characteristic &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when SAP tries to delete characteristic values from a classification characteristic but fails. The failure can be due to several reasons:
  
  The characteristic values are still in use or assigned to objects (e.g., materials, batches, equipment).
  The characteristic or its values are locked or protected by authorization restrictions.
  Referential integrity constraints prevent deletion because the values are referenced elsewhere.
  The characteristic values might be part of a classification system or variant configuration that does not allow deletion.
  Technical issues such as database locks or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage of Characteristic Values:
  
  Verify if the characteristic values are assigned to any objects.
  Use transaction CL20N (Display Object List) or CL30N (Classification System) to find where the characteristic values are used.
  If values are assigned, you must first remove or change these assignments before deleting the values.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to delete characteristic values.
  Check roles and authorizations related to classification and characteristics maintenance.
  
  
  
  Check Locks and System Status:
  
  Verify if the characteristic or values are locked by another user or process.
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  Wait for locks to be released or coordinate with the user holding the lock.
  
  
  
  Check Referential Integrity:
  
  Ensure no database constraints or dependencies prevent deletion.
  Sometimes, deletion must be done in a specific order or via SAP standard transactions.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction for Deletion:
  
  Use transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic) to delete characteristic values properly.
  Avoid direct database deletion.
  
  
  
  Check for Variant Configuration:
  
  If the characteristic is used in variant configuration, ensure that deletion of values does not violate configuration rules.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  If the problem persists, check system logs (transaction SM21) and dumps (transaction ST22) for related errors.
  Consult SAP Notes for known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristic
  CL20N – Display Object List (to check usage)
  CL30N – Classification System
  SM12 – Lock Entries
  SM21 – System Log
  ST22 – ABAP Runtime Errors
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL021 or characteristic value deletion issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Classification and Characteristics
  Variant Configuration guides if applicable
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL021 indicates that SAP cannot delete characteristic values because they are still in use, locked, or protected. To fix it, identify and remove all dependencies on the characteristic values, ensure proper authorizations, and delete the values using the correct SAP transactions.
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, object type, system version), I can help with more specific guidance.