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

WRF_CHAR_VAL077 - Overview

• 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