How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL024 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Characteristic value &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL024 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL024 - Characteristic value &1 does not exist
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to assign or reference a characteristic value that does not exist in the classification system. Specifically, the characteristic value you are trying to use or input is not found in the master data of the characteristic in the classification system (e.g., in the class or characteristic maintenance).
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Entering a characteristic value that was never created or maintained.
  Typing errors or incorrect value input.
  The characteristic value was deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Data migration or interface issues where characteristic values are referenced but not yet created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic in question.
  Check if the characteristic value (&1 in the message) exists in the list of values.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Characteristic Value:
  
  If the value does not exist, create it in CT04 under the characteristic.
  Save the characteristic after adding the value.
  
  
  
  Verify Class and Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Use transaction CL02 (Change Class) to check if the characteristic is assigned to the class.
  Ensure the characteristic is correctly assigned and active.
  
  
  
  Check Data Entry:
  
  When entering data (e.g., in equipment master, material master, or classification), ensure the characteristic value is selected from the available list or correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  If the error occurs during data migration or interface processing, verify that the characteristic values are properly created before referencing them.
  Re-run or correct the data load if necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorization to view or create characteristic values.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL20N - Classification Data Maintenance
  CL30N - Display Object List
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  CABN - Characteristics
  CAWN - Characteristic Values
  KLAH - Class Header
  KSSK - Characteristic assignment to class
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to classification and characteristic value maintenance.
  Check SAP Help Portal for classification and characteristics.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL024 indicates that the system cannot find the characteristic value you are trying to use. The fix is to verify and create the missing characteristic value in the classification system before using it in master data or transactions.