How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL055 - Enter a characteristic value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Enter a characteristic value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL055 - Enter a characteristic value ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL055 – Enter a characteristic value
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a required characteristic value has not been entered in a classification or variant configuration context. In SAP, characteristics are attributes or properties assigned to materials, batches, or objects, and these characteristics often require values to be specified. If a characteristic is marked as mandatory but no value is provided, the system triggers this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During classification of materials or objects when saving or processing.
  While creating or changing variant configurations (e.g., in SAP Variant Configuration - LO-VC).
  When entering characteristics in classification views (e.g., in material master classification tab).
  During sales order processing if configurable materials are involved and characteristic values are missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the missing characteristic value:
  
  Identify the characteristic for which the value is missing.
  Enter a valid value for the characteristic in the classification or configuration screen.
  
  
  
  Check characteristic settings:
  
  Verify if the characteristic is set as mandatory in the classification system.
  If the characteristic should not be mandatory, adjust the characteristic settings in transaction CT04 or in the class definition.
  
  
  
  Review dependencies and constraints:
  
  Sometimes dependencies or constraints in variant configuration require certain characteristic values.
  Check if any preconditions or constraints are causing the characteristic to be mandatory.
  
  
  
  Check the class assignment:
  
  Ensure the object (material, batch, equipment, etc.) is assigned to the correct class.
  Verify that the characteristic is relevant for the class and object.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 – Change Class
  CT04 – Change Characteristic
  CU50 – Change Variant Configuration
  MM02 – Change Material Master (Classification tab)
  CU41 – Create Sales Order with Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration for specific scenarios.
  SAP Help Portal: Variant Configuration and Classification sections.
  
  
  
  Common scenarios:
  
  Missing characteristic values in configurable materials during sales order entry.
  Batch classification missing mandatory characteristic values.
  Equipment or functional location classification incomplete.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL055 indicates that a mandatory characteristic value has not been entered. To resolve it, identify the characteristic and provide the required value, or adjust the characteristic’s mandatory status if appropriate. This ensures that classification and variant configuration processes can proceed without interruption.