How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL063 - Characteristic does not exist in the database; save your data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Characteristic does not exist in the database; save your data

What causes this issue?

You can only start characteristic value maintenance for characteristics
that are defined 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?

Save your data first, then start characteristic value maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL063 - Characteristic does not exist in the database; save your data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL063 – Characteristic does not exist in the database; save your data
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to process or save data related to a characteristic that is not found in the database. In SAP, characteristics are used in classification, variant configuration, and other master data scenarios. The error typically means:
  
  The characteristic referenced in the transaction or configuration does not exist or has been deleted.
  There is a mismatch or inconsistency between the characteristic used in the data entry and the characteristics maintained in the system.
  The characteristic might exist in the system but is not properly activated or is missing in the relevant client or system.
  Data migration or transport issues where characteristics were not properly moved or activated in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence:
  
  Use transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics) to verify if the characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, create the characteristic or correct the characteristic name in your data.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Activation:
  
  Ensure the characteristic is active and not locked or deleted.
  Reactivate the characteristic if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned correctly in the relevant class or configuration.
  Check if the characteristic is assigned to the correct class (transaction CL02).
  
  
  
  Transport and Client Issues:
  
  If this error occurs after a transport, verify that the characteristic was included and imported correctly.
  Check if the characteristic exists in the client where the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Master Data:
  
  If the characteristic is used in variant configuration or classification, ensure all related customizing and master data are consistent.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, check application logs or debug the process to identify where the characteristic lookup fails.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transactions:
  
  CT04 – Change Characteristics
  CL02 – Change Class
  CL20N – Change Class for Object
  
  
  Modules:
  
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC)
  Classification System (CL)
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to characteristic inconsistencies or transport issues.
  Check OSS notes if the problem persists after standard checks.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL063 indicates that the system cannot find a characteristic in the database that is referenced in your data. The solution involves verifying the existence and activation of the characteristic, ensuring data consistency, and checking transport/import processes. Correcting these will allow the system to save the data without errors.