How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL067 - The "Check Option" field will be suppressed for certain characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 067

• Message text: The "Check Option" field will be suppressed for certain characteristics

What causes this issue?

The system only needs the <LS>Check Option</> field for characteristics
used by the that the characteristic value store in table WRF_CHARVAL.
Therefore, it is suppressed for all other characteristics.
The check option controls how the system checks the input characteristic
values against table WRF_CHARVAL. The system also uses this field when
deleting characteristic values in transaction WRFCHVAL.

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_VAL067 - The "Check Option" field will be suppressed for certain characteristics ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error/message WRF_CHAR_VAL067:
  
  SAP Message: WRF_CHAR_VAL067
  Text: The "Check Option" field will be suppressed for certain characteristics.
  
  Cause
  This message typically appears in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or Classification when you are working with characteristics and their value assignments, especially in the classification system (CL20N, CL24N, etc.) or in the variant configuration master data.
  
  The "Check Option" field is used to control how characteristic values are checked or validated during configuration or classification.
  For certain types of characteristics, especially those with specific data types or value assignment methods, the system suppresses (disables or hides) the "Check Option" field because it is not applicable or cannot be used.
  This suppression is by design to prevent inconsistent or invalid settings.
  
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  Characteristics with reference characteristics or characteristics with dependencies.
  Characteristics with predefined value ranges or value tables.
  Characteristics that are not configurable or are used in a way that the "Check Option" does not apply.
  
  
  Solution / How to Handle
  
  
  Understand the characteristic type and usage:
  
  Check the characteristic's data type, value assignment, and whether it is used in variant configuration or classification.
  Review if the characteristic is a reference characteristic or has dependencies.
  
  
  
  Accept the system behavior:
  
  Since the suppression of the "Check Option" field is standard behavior for certain characteristics, you generally do not need to take corrective action.
  The message is informational, indicating that the field is not available because it is irrelevant for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  If you need to control value checking:
  
  Use alternative methods such as dependencies, constraints, or predefined value ranges.
  Review the characteristic settings and adjust the configuration model accordingly.
  
  
  
  Check SAP Notes and documentation:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes provide additional guidance or corrections if this message appears unexpectedly.
  For example, if you believe the "Check Option" should be available but is suppressed, verify if the characteristic settings are correct or if there is a system inconsistency.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04 - Change Characteristic
  CL20N - Change Class
  CL24N - Change Class (Batch)
  CU50 - Change Variant Configuration Model
  
  
  SAP Help / Documentation:
  
  Variant Configuration documentation on characteristics and value assignment.
  Classification system documentation on characteristic attributes.
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for WRF_CHAR_VAL067 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific notes.
  
  
  Typical fields related to "Check Option":
  
  Check Option controls how the system validates characteristic values during configuration.
  It can be set to options like "No check", "Check value", "Check value and dependencies", etc.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  "Check Option" field is suppressed for certain characteristic types where it is not applicable.
  
  
  Effect
  The field is hidden/disabled in the UI; no direct user input possible for this field.
  
  
  Solution
  Accept the system behavior; use alternative validation methods if needed.
  
  
  Related Info
  Variant Configuration and Classification characteristic settings; SAP Notes for details.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., where exactly you see this message, what you are trying to do), I can help with more tailored advice.