How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL064 - The corresponding grouping data will also be deleted when you save

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 064

• Message text: The corresponding grouping data will also be deleted when you save

What causes this issue?

When you delete characteristic values, the system checks for each value
whether that value is used in characteristic value groups. If it is, the
corresponding grouping data is also deleted when you save the
characteristic values.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL064 - The corresponding grouping data will also be deleted when you save ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL064:
  
  SAP Message: WRF_CHAR_VAL064
  Text:
  
  The corresponding grouping data will also be deleted when you save.
  
  Cause:
  This message typically appears in SAP when you are working with characteristic values in classification or variant configuration (e.g., in the Classification system or Variant Configuration - LO-VC). It indicates that when you delete or change a characteristic value, the system will also delete the associated grouping data linked to that characteristic value.
  Grouping data refers to the grouping of characteristic values that are used for classification or variant configuration purposes. These groupings help in organizing and managing characteristic values efficiently.
  The message is a warning to inform you that the deletion or modification of a characteristic value will have a cascading effect, causing the related grouping data to be deleted as well.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When you delete a characteristic value that is part of a grouping.
  When you change a characteristic value in a way that affects its grouping.
  When maintaining classification data or variant configuration characteristics.
  
  
  Solution / How to handle it:
  
  
  Review the impact:
  
  Before saving the changes, carefully review the warning. Understand that deleting the characteristic value will also delete the grouping data associated with it.
  
  
  Backup or document grouping data:
  
  If the grouping data is important, consider documenting or backing it up before proceeding.
  
  
  Confirm the deletion:
  
  If you are sure that the deletion of the characteristic value and its grouping data is intended and will not cause issues downstream, you can proceed by saving the changes.
  
  
  Avoid unintended deletions:
  
  If you did not intend to delete the grouping data, reconsider the changes or check if you can modify the characteristic value without deleting it.
  
  
  Check dependencies:
  
  Investigate if other objects or processes depend on the grouping data. Deleting it might affect classification, reporting, or variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:  
  
  CL02 - Change Characteristic  
  CL24N - Change Characteristic Values  
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration Characteristics  
  CU51 - Change Characteristic Values in Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  Classification (LO-CL)  
  Variant Configuration (LO-VC)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes / Documentation:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration for any known issues or additional guidance on characteristic value management.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:  
  
  Always perform changes in a development or test system first.  
  Communicate with functional teams to understand the impact of deleting characteristic values and grouping data.  
  Use transport requests to move changes between systems.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL064 is a warning message indicating that deleting or changing a characteristic value will also delete the associated grouping data. This is a normal system behavior to maintain data consistency. You should confirm the action after understanding its impact.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario or transaction where this message appears, please provide more details!