How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL077 - Language-dependent value "&1" already exists in language &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Language-dependent value "&1" already exists in language &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL077 - Language-dependent value "&1" already exists in language &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL077
  
  Text: Language-dependent value "&1" already exists in language &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain a language-dependent characteristic value in SAP, but the value you are trying to enter already exists for the same characteristic in the specified language.
  
  In SAP classification and variant configuration, characteristic values can be language-dependent.
  When you attempt to create a new characteristic value with a description (or value text) that already exists in the same language, the system prevents duplication to maintain data consistency.
  The message indicates that the value text "&1" (the actual value text you tried to enter) is already assigned to another characteristic value in language "&2" (the language key).
  
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  While creating or changing characteristic values in transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics).
  When maintaining classification data or variant configuration.
  During data upload or migration where characteristic values are created programmatically or via batch input.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Values:
  
  Go to transaction CT04.
  Enter the characteristic and check the existing values.
  Look for the value text "&1" in language "&2".
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Entries:
  
  If the value text already exists, use the existing characteristic value instead of creating a new one.
  If you need a new value, use a different value text that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Correct Language Settings:
  
  Ensure you are maintaining the value texts in the correct language.
  Sometimes the error arises because the same text is maintained in multiple languages incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If this error occurs during data migration or batch input, verify the source data to avoid duplicates.
  Clean up or harmonize the data before upload.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction CT04 or Mass Maintenance:
  
  Use SAP standard tools to maintain characteristic values properly.
  For mass changes, use transaction CT04 with mass maintenance or LSMW with proper checks.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  CT04 (Change Characteristics)  
  CL02 (Change Class)  
  CU50 (Mass Change of Characteristics)  
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and variant configuration for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Language Keys:  
  
  Language-dependent values are maintained per language key (e.g., EN for English, DE for German).
  
  
  
  Data Model:  
  
  Characteristic values are stored in tables such as CABN (characteristic header), CAWN (characteristic values), and CAWV (characteristic value texts).
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL077 indicates a duplicate language-dependent characteristic value text. To resolve it, verify existing values in the specified language and avoid creating duplicates by reusing existing values or changing the value text.
  
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