How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL046 - Table WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD is not maintained for characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Table WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD is not maintained for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL046 - Table WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD is not maintained for characteristic &1 ?

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL046: Table WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD is not maintained for characteristic &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to access or update the table WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD for a specific characteristic, but the table entries for that characteristic are missing or not maintained.
  
  WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD is a standard SAP table used in the context of Classification and Variant Configuration.
  It stores header information for characteristic values in variant configuration.
  If the characteristic is used in variant configuration or classification, but the corresponding entries in WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD are missing, the system cannot proceed, resulting in this error.
  
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  The characteristic was created or changed but the related entries in WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD were not generated or maintained.
  Incomplete or inconsistent data in the classification system.
  Transport or system copy issues where the table entries were not transported or updated properly.
  Custom developments or user exits that manipulate characteristic values but do not maintain this table correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD table is properly maintained for the characteristic in question.
  Steps to fix:
  
  
  Check the characteristic:
  
  Identify the characteristic name from the error message (parameter &1).
  Verify if the characteristic is used in variant configuration or classification.
  
  
  
  Regenerate or maintain the characteristic values:
  
  Use transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic) to check the characteristic.
  If the characteristic has value assignments, try to re-save or regenerate the values.
  Sometimes, simply opening and saving the characteristic can trigger the update of related tables.
  
  
  
  Use report or program to regenerate WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD entries:
  
  SAP provides standard reports or function modules to regenerate or maintain entries in WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD.
  For example, you can use the report RWRFCHARVAL or similar (check your SAP version documentation).
  Alternatively, use function modules like WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD_MAINTAIN if available.
  
  
  
  Check for inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks in classification (transaction CL30N or CL20N) to verify characteristic and class data.
  Fix any inconsistencies found.
  
  
  
  Transport and system copy considerations:
  
  If the issue appeared after a transport or system copy, verify that all related objects and tables were transported correctly.
  Re-import or regenerate the characteristic values if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD and this error message.
  There might be specific patches or corrections for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables:
  
  WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD: Stores header info for characteristic values.
  KLAH, KSSK, KSML etc.: Other classification and variant configuration tables.
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic.
  CL20N: Display Class.
  CL30N: Class Builder.
  SE38: To run reports like RWRFCHARVAL.
  
  
  
  Function Modules:
  
  WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD_MAINTAIN (if available).
  CLAF_CHARVAL_MAINTAIN.
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to variant configuration and classification.
  SAP Help Portal on Variant Configuration and Classification.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL046 indicates missing or unmaintained entries in the WRF_CHARVAL_HEAD table for a characteristic. The solution involves verifying and maintaining the characteristic values, regenerating the table entries using standard SAP tools or reports, and ensuring data consistency in classification and variant configuration.
  
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