How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL058 - Characteristic no longer exists; see long text

WRF_CHAR_VAL058 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Characteristic no longer exists; see long text

What causes this issue?

When a characteristic is deleted, the characteristic values and
characteristic value groups remain in the database.

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?

If you want to completely delete the characteristic values of this
characteristic, press the appropriate button in characteristic value
processing. Any existing characteristic value groups will be retained.
If you want to completely delete the characteristic values and the
characteristic value groups, start deletion program RWRF_CHARVAL_REORG.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL058 - Characteristic no longer exists; see long text ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL058 – Characteristic no longer exists; see long text
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a characteristic that was previously assigned or referenced in a configuration, variant, or classification no longer exists in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  The characteristic was deleted from the system.
  The characteristic was renamed or changed in a way that it is no longer recognized.
  The characteristic was removed from the class or configuration.
  Data inconsistencies between the configuration and the master data (e.g., material master, variant configuration).
  
  
  Explanation:
  In SAP Variant Configuration or Classification, characteristics are key attributes used to define variants or classify objects. If a characteristic is deleted or altered improperly, any existing references to it in configurations, classification assignments, or variant records become invalid, triggering this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Long Text of the Error Message:
  The long text usually provides the exact characteristic number or name that is causing the issue. This helps identify which characteristic is missing.
  
  
  Verify