How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL086 - Conversion of variants (table MARA) was started for characteristic &1

WRF_CHAR_VAL086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Conversion of variants (table MARA) was started for characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL086 - Conversion of variants (table MARA) was started for characteristic &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL086
  Text: Conversion of variants (table MARA) was started for characteristic &1
  
  1. Cause
  This message is typically an informational or warning message rather than an error. It appears during the process of converting or migrating variant values related to characteristics in classification data, specifically for the table MARA (Material Master General Data).
  
  The message indicates that the system has started the conversion of variant values for a characteristic (the placeholder &1 is replaced by the characteristic name).
  This usually happens during:
  Data migration or upgrade activities involving classification data.
  When variant values stored in the classification system need to be converted to a new format or structure.
  
  
  It is part of the internal processing of characteristics and their variant values, especially when characteristics are used in classification or variant configuration.
  
  
  2. Solution
  
  No direct corrective action is usually required if this message appears as part of a conversion