How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL031 - Name (ATNAM) of characteristic &1 is missing

WRF_CHAR_VAL031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Name (ATNAM) of characteristic &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL031 - Name (ATNAM) of characteristic &1 is missing ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL031 - Name (ATNAM) of characteristic &1 is missing
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a characteristic (in classification or variant configuration) is expected to have a name (ATNAM), but the system finds it missing or empty. Essentially, the characteristic is referenced but its name attribute is not maintained or is blank.
  This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  During classification or variant configuration processing where a characteristic is referenced but not properly defined.
  When data is being transferred or processed and characteristic metadata is incomplete.
  In custom developments or interfaces where characteristic data is manipulated or created programmatically but the name field is not filled.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  ATNAM refers to the "Name of characteristic" in SAP classification/variant configuration.
  The system expects this field to be filled for each characteristic.
  If it is missing, the system cannot proceed with processing the characteristic, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name (the one referenced