How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL052 - No characteristic values found 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: 052

• Message text: No characteristic values found for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL052 - No characteristic values found for characteristic &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL052 No characteristic values found for characteristic &1
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to find characteristic values for a given characteristic (denoted by &1, which will be replaced by the actual characteristic name in the message), but no values are found in the system.
  Typical causes include:
  
  The characteristic exists but has no values assigned to it.
  The characteristic values have been deleted or not maintained.
  The characteristic is newly created and values have not yet been created.
  The system is trying to read characteristic values in a context where none exist (e.g., during configuration, classification, or variant configuration).
  Possible inconsistency or missing data in the classification system (CL* tables).
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During variant configuration (VC) when the system tries to read characteristic values.
  When creating or changing classification data.
  When using characteristics in classification or configuration and the system expects values but none are maintained.
  During BOM or material master classification processing.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics).
  Enter the characteristic name (the &1 value from the error message).
  Check if any characteristic values exist.
  If no values exist, create the necessary characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Values:
  
  If the characteristic is supposed to have values, maintain them properly.
  Use transaction CT04 to add values.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Classification Data:
  
  If the characteristic is assigned to a class, check the class in CL02.
  Verify if the characteristic is assigned correctly and if values are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  If the error occurs during variant configuration, ensure that the characteristic is properly maintained with values.
  Check dependencies and constraints that might be causing the system to look for values that do not exist.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks on classification data if you suspect data corruption.
  Use report RCLCHARVAL or similar to check characteristic values.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  Sometimes characteristic values are missing due to incomplete transports.
  Verify if the characteristic and its values have been transported correctly between systems.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Characteristic (KSSK): The characteristic is a key element in classification and variant configuration.
  Characteristic Values (KSML): Values assigned to characteristics.
  Classification System: Characteristics are assigned to classes (KLAH) and objects are classified accordingly.
  Variant Configuration: Characteristics and their values are used to configure products dynamically.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error Message
  WRF_CHAR_VAL052 No characteristic values found for characteristic &1
  
  
  Cause
  No values maintained for the characteristic
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain characteristic values in CT04; check classification and variant configuration
  
  
  Transactions
  CT04 (Characteristics), CL02 (Classes), CU50/CU51 (Variant Configuration)
  
  
  Related Tables
  KSSK (Characteristics), KSML (Characteristic Values), KLAH (Classes)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the characteristic name or the context in which the error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.