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

WRF_CHAR_VAL024 - Overview

• 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