How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL040 - Data saved; start the typing program manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Data saved; start the typing program manually

What causes this issue?

If you change the characteristic type, you have to retype afterwards.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Start program RWRF_CHARVAL_TYPING to retype the characteristic value.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL040 - Data saved; start the typing program manually ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL040 Data saved; start the typing program manually
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in the context of SAPscript or Smart Forms when dealing with text processing or character validation during form printing or text editing.
  
  The system has successfully saved the data (e.g., text or form data), but it requires the user to start the typing program manually to continue editing or processing.
  This situation often arises when the automatic invocation of the typing program (text editor or input program) is not possible or has been suppressed.
  It can also occur if the system expects user interaction to proceed with text input or validation, but the automatic call to the typing program did not happen due to configuration or program flow.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Manually start the typing program as the message suggests. This means you need to invoke the text editor or the relevant input program yourself to continue editing or processing the text.
  Check the configuration or program logic that triggers the typing program. Ensure that the automatic call to the typing program is correctly set up.
  If you are a developer or administrator, review the print program or form logic to verify that the typing program is called at the appropriate time.
  If this message appears unexpectedly during normal operation, check for:
  
  Missing or incorrect parameters in the print or text processing program.
  User authorizations that might prevent automatic invocation.
  System settings related to text input or SAPscript editor.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is informational and not an error that stops processing; it indicates a manual step is required.
  It is related to SAPscript text processing and form printing.
  The typing program is usually the SAPscript editor or a custom text input program.
  For more details, you can check SAP Notes or documentation related to SAPscript and text processing.
  Transaction codes related to SAPscript: SE71 (Form Painter), SE72 (Style Maintenance), SE78 (SAPscript Graphics Management).
  If you are using Smart Forms, ensure that the text elements and input fields are correctly configured.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction, program, or scenario where this message appears), I can give more specific guidance.