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

WRF_CHAR_VAL109 - Overview

• 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