How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL057 - No characteristic value groupings are possible for characteristic &1

WRF_CHAR_VAL057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No characteristic value groupings are possible for characteristic &1

What causes this issue?

In order to group characteristic values, the characteristic in question
has to meet the following prerequisites:
The data type has to have format <LS>character format</>.
The maximum number of places is 18.
Function module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL has to be specified in the <LS>Value
Check via Function Module</> group frame in the <LS>Values</> tab page.

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?

Check the settings in characteristics management (transaction CT04).
Then call the characteristic value group function again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL057 - No characteristic value groupings are possible for characteristic &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL057: No characteristic value groupings are possible for characteristic &1
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or assign value groupings for a characteristic in classification or variant configuration, but the system does not allow value groupings for that particular characteristic.
  Why does this happen?
  
  The characteristic is defined in such a way that value groupings are not supported.
  Typically, value groupings are only possible for characteristics with certain data types or properties.
  For example, characteristics with data types like CHAR, NUM, or DATE can have value groupings, but characteristics with other data types or certain settings may not support it.
  Also, if the characteristic is a single value characteristic or has certain restrictions, grouping values may not be allowed.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The characteristic is defined as a single value characteristic, but value groupings require multiple values or interval values.
  The characteristic data type is