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

WRF_CHAR_VAL062 - Overview

• 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