How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL109 - Execute trans. WRFCHVALTYPE for char. typing before MARA update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Execute trans. WRFCHVALTYPE for char. typing before MARA update

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL109 - Execute trans. WRFCHVALTYPE for char. typing before MARA update ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL109
  
  Message Text: Execute transaction WRFCHVALTYPE for character typing before MARA update
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the update of the MARA table (Material Master General Data) when the system expects that character typing validation or processing has been done beforehand. The message indicates that before updating the MARA table, the transaction or program WRFCHVALTYPE (which handles character typing validation) must be executed.
  In other words, the system requires that character-type fields be validated or processed through a specific routine or transaction before the material master data is saved or updated. If this step is skipped, the system throws this error to prevent inconsistent or invalid data from being saved.
  This is often related to custom developments or enhancements (user exits, BAdIs) where character typing or validation logic is implemented, or in scenarios where specific industry solutions or add-ons require character typing validation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute Transaction WRFCHVALTYPE
  
  Run the transaction WRFCHVALTYPE before attempting to update the MARA table. This transaction performs the necessary character typing validation and processing.
  
  
  Check Custom Enhancements or User Exits
  
  If this error occurs during a custom program or enhancement, ensure that the program calls the character typing validation logic (possibly via WRFCHVALTYPE or equivalent function modules) before updating MARA.
  
  
  Review Configuration or Add-ons
  
  If your system uses industry solutions or add-ons that require character typing validation, verify that all required steps and transactions are executed in the correct sequence.
  
  
  Debugging  
  
  Debug the update process to check where the validation is missing.
  Check if the program or transaction updating MARA calls the necessary validation routines.
  Look for missing calls to WRFCHVALTYPE or related function modules.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL109 for any patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MARA Table: Contains general material master data.
  Character Typing Validation: Ensures that character fields conform to expected formats or business rules.
  Transaction WRFCHVALTYPE: Used to perform character typing validation before material master updates.
  Custom Enhancements: Often, this error is linked to custom logic that enforces additional validation rules.
  SAP Industry Solutions: Some industry-specific add-ons require this validation step.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Character typing validation not performed before MARA update.
  Solution: Execute transaction WRFCHVALTYPE before updating MARA or ensure your custom code calls the necessary validation routines.
  Additional: Check custom developments and SAP Notes for further guidance.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., when exactly the error occurs, custom code involved), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.