How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL099 - Error when updating characteristic value hierarchy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Error when updating characteristic value hierarchy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL099 - Error when updating characteristic value hierarchy ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL099 that occurs when updating characteristic value hierarchies:
  
  SAP Error Message: WRF_CHAR_VAL099
  Text: Error when updating characteristic value hierarchy
  
  Cause
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL099 typically occurs during the update or maintenance of characteristic value hierarchies in SAP Classification (CL) or Variant Configuration (VC) modules. The root causes can include:
  
  
  Inconsistent or Incorrect Hierarchy Data:
  
  The characteristic value hierarchy being updated contains inconsistencies such as circular references, missing parent nodes, or invalid value assignments.
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user performing the update does not have sufficient authorization to change the characteristic or hierarchy data.
  
  
  Locking Conflicts:
  
  The characteristic or hierarchy data is locked by another user or process, preventing the update.
  
  
  System or Transport Issues:
  
  Problems with the transport of characteristic data or system inconsistencies can cause update failures.
  
  
  Incorrect Maintenance Procedure:
  
  Attempting to update the hierarchy via unsupported transactions or methods, or missing prerequisite steps.
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the WRF_CHAR_VAL099 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Consistency:  
  
  Use transaction CL20N (Change Characteristic) or CL30N (Change Characteristic Value Hierarchy) to review the hierarchy.  
  Verify that there are no circular references or missing parent-child links.  
  Correct any inconsistencies in the hierarchy structure.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user has the necessary authorizations for characteristic and classification maintenance (e.g., authorization objects C_SCLASS and C_SCHAR).  
  Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:  
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the characteristic or hierarchy data.  
  If locks exist and are stale, release them carefully.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transactions and Procedures:  
  
  Maintain characteristic value hierarchies using the standard SAP transactions like CL30N or CT04 (Change Characteristic).  
  Avoid manual database changes or unsupported tools.
  
  
  
  Review System Logs and Dumps:  
  
  Check SM21 (System Log) and ST22 (Short Dumps) for related error messages that might provide more details.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:  
  
  If the characteristic or hierarchy was transported from another system, verify the transport logs and consistency.  
  Re-import or correct transport if necessary.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:  
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL099 for any known bugs or patches.  
  If unresolved, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and steps to reproduce.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  CL02 / CL20N: Change Characteristic  
  CL30N: Change Characteristic Value Hierarchy  
  CT04: Change Characteristic  
  SM12: Lock Entries  
  SM21: System Log  
  ST22: ABAP Runtime Errors
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:  
  
  Classification (CL)  
  Variant Configuration (VC)
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP ONE Support Launchpad for notes referencing WRF_CHAR_VAL099 or characteristic value hierarchy issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, exact steps, system version), I can help with more tailored advice.