How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL098 - Characteristic name is missing in idoc data segment E1CABNM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Characteristic name is missing in idoc data segment E1CABNM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL098 - Characteristic name is missing in idoc data segment E1CABNM ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL098: Characteristic name is missing in IDoc data segment E1CABNM
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of a Classification IDoc (often related to Variant Configuration or Classification data exchange) when the system expects a characteristic name (CHAR_NAME) in the IDoc segment E1CABNM, but it is missing or not populated.
  
  The segment E1CABNM is used to transfer characteristic values.
  The characteristic name is a mandatory field to identify which characteristic the value belongs to.
  If the characteristic name is missing, the system cannot assign the value to the correct characteristic, leading to this error.
  
  Common reasons for this include:
  
  Incorrect or incomplete IDoc data generation.
  Mapping or conversion errors in the middleware or interface sending the IDoc.
  Missing or incorrect configuration in the source system that generates the IDoc.
  Manual changes or errors in the IDoc before posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the IDoc Data:
  
  Use transaction WE02 or WE05 to display the IDoc.
  Navigate to segment E1CABNM and verify if the characteristic name (usually field CHAR_NAME) is filled.
  If missing, the IDoc is incomplete and must be corrected at the source.
  
  
  
  Correct the Source Data or Interface:
  
  Identify the system or process generating the IDoc.
  Ensure that the characteristic name is correctly populated in the outbound data.
  Check the mapping or middleware logic that fills the IDoc segments.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting the data, reprocess the IDoc using transaction BD87 or re-trigger the IDoc generation.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the characteristics exist in the system and are correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the classification and variant configuration settings are consistent.
  
  
  
  Debugging (if needed):
  
  If the issue persists, debugging the IDoc inbound processing function module (e.g., IDOC_INPUT_*) can help identify why the characteristic name is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  IDoc Segment: E1CABNM
  
  This segment typically contains characteristic name and value pairs for classification data.
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  WE02 / WE05: Display IDocs
  BD87: Reprocess IDocs
  CL02: Change Characteristics (to verify characteristic existence)
  CU50: Variant Configuration - Characteristics
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to classification and IDoc processing.
  Review SAP help on Variant Configuration and Classification IDocs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL098 indicates that the characteristic name is missing in the IDoc segment E1CABNM, which is mandatory for processing classification data. The solution involves verifying and correcting the IDoc data at the source, ensuring the characteristic name is populated, and then reprocessing the IDoc.
  
  If you provide the IDoc or interface details, I can help you analyze the exact cause further.