How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL062 - Navigation to characteristic value maintenance is not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Navigation to characteristic value maintenance is not possible

What causes this issue?

To edit characteristic values, the following prerequisites have to be
met:
The data type (<LS>Basic Data</>) has to have format <LS>Character
Format</>.
The maximum number of places (<LS>Basic Data</>) is 18.
Function module WRF_CHECK_CHAR_VAL must be specified in group frame
<LS>Value Check via Function Module</> in the <LS>Values</> tab page.
You have to save the characteristic after you create or change it.

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 whether the described prerequisites are met. If necessary, change
the data and save the characteristic before you start processing the
characteristic values again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL062 - Navigation to characteristic value maintenance is not possible ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL062 - Navigation to characteristic value maintenance is not possible
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you try to navigate from a classification object or characteristic to the characteristic value maintenance screen, but the system cannot open the value maintenance for the characteristic. The main reasons include:
  
  
  Characteristic is not set up for value maintenance:
  
  The characteristic might not be configured to allow value maintenance or does not have value ranges or fixed values defined.
  
  
  Authorization issues:
  
  The user might lack the necessary authorization to maintain characteristic values.
  
  
  Incorrect or missing configuration:
  
  The characteristic might be incomplete or incorrectly maintained in transaction CT04 (Characteristic maintenance).
  
  
  Technical issues or inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, inconsistencies in the classification data or transport issues can cause this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Settings:
  
  Go to transaction CT04.
  Enter the characteristic name and check if the characteristic is set up for value maintenance.
  Verify if the characteristic has value ranges or fixed values defined.
  If the characteristic is supposed to have values, maintain them here.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristic Values:
  
  If no values exist, maintain the characteristic values or value ranges as required.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain characteristics and their values.
  Relevant authorization objects include C_TVCL (Classification: Characteristics) and C_TVKV (Classification: Characteristic Values).
  
  
  
  Check for Transport or Data Issues:
  
  If the characteristic was recently transported, verify the transport logs.
  Run consistency checks if necessary.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Navigation Path:
  
  Sometimes, the error occurs if you try to navigate from an incorrect screen or context.
  Use the standard SAP transactions like CT04 or CL20N for characteristic and value maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 - Maintain Characteristics
  CL20N - Change Classification Data
  CL02 - Change Class
  CL24N - Display Class
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and characteristic maintenance for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:
  
  C_TVCL - Classification: Characteristics
  C_TVKV - Classification: Characteristic Values
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  If the characteristic is used in variant configuration, ensure it is properly configured for variant value maintenance.
  If the characteristic is created as a "single value" or "multiple values" type, ensure the value maintenance is consistent with the characteristic type.
  
  
  
  
  If after these checks the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing the characteristic name, class, and the exact steps to reproduce the error.
  
  Let me know if you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting!