How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL032 - Characteristic type (CHARTYP) of characteristic &1 is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Characteristic type (CHARTYP) of characteristic &1 is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL032 - Characteristic type (CHARTYP) of characteristic &1 is missing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL032
  
  Text: Characteristic type (CHARTYP) of characteristic &1 is missing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process a characteristic in classification or variant configuration, but the characteristic does not have a characteristic type (CHARTYP) assigned in the system. The characteristic type defines the data type and behavior of the characteristic (e.g., numeric, character, date, etc.). Without this, the system cannot correctly interpret or validate the characteristic's values.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Characteristics in SAP classification and variant configuration must have a characteristic type.
  The characteristic type (CHARTYP) is a key attribute that determines how the characteristic values are handled.
  If the characteristic type is missing or not maintained, the system throws this error when trying to use or validate the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the characteristic master data:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  Enter the characteristic name (the one mentioned in the error message).
  Verify if the Characteristic Type (CHARTYP) field is filled.
  
  
  
  Assign the characteristic type:
  
  If the CHARTYP field is empty, assign the appropriate characteristic type.
  Common characteristic types include:
  
  CHAR (Character)
  NUM (Numeric)
  DATE (Date)
  TIME (Time)
  CURR (Currency)
  QUAN (Quantity)
  
  
  Choose the type that matches the intended use of the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Save the characteristic after assigning the type.
  
  
  Re-run the process that caused the error to confirm it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Characteristic types are defined in table TCHAR.
  The characteristic type controls the data type, value range, and input help for the characteristic.
  This error is common when characteristics are created manually or migrated from other systems without complete data.
  Always ensure that characteristics are fully maintained before using them in classification or variant configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_CHAR_VAL032
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic type (CHARTYP) missing for characteristic
  
  
  Solution
  Assign a valid characteristic type in transaction CT04
  
  
  Transaction
  CT04 (Change Characteristic)
  
  
  Related Table
  TCHAR (Characteristic Types)
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or a step-by-step guide on maintaining characteristics, feel free to ask!