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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 or migration process.
  It is an informational message indicating that the system is processing the conversion of variant values.
  However, if this message appears unexpectedly or repeatedly during normal operations, consider the following steps:
  
  Check the conversion or migration logs to ensure the process completes successfully.
  Verify that the characteristic &1 (the characteristic name shown in the message) is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the classification data and variant values are consistent and not corrupted.
  If the message appears during a custom program or report, review the code to ensure proper handling of variant values.
  
  
  If the message is part of a standard SAP upgrade or migration, follow SAP notes or guides related to classification data conversion.
  
  
  3. Related Information
  
  Table MARA: This is the central table for material master general data. Characteristics linked to materials are often stored or referenced here.
  Characteristics and Variants: In SAP classification, characteristics can have variant values (predefined values). During upgrades or data conversions, these variant values may need to be converted to new formats.
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  CL20N - Display Object Characteristics  
  CT04 - Maintain Characteristics  
  CL30N - Classification Data Browser  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification data conversion or variant value migration if you encounter issues.
  
  
  Related Messages:  
  
  WRF_CHAR_VALxxx series messages relate to characteristic variant value processing.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
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  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WRF_CHAR_VAL086: Conversion of variants (table MARA) was started for characteristic &1
  
  
  Cause
  Informational message during variant value conversion for a characteristic in MARA
  
  
  Solution
  Usually no action needed; verify conversion completion and data consistency
  
  
  Related
  Classification, characteristics, variant values, table MARA, SAP Notes on data migration
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the message appears, transaction or program involved), I can help with more specific guidance.