How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL112 - Cannot migrate characteristic &1, &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Cannot migrate characteristic &1, &2

What causes this issue?

The characteristic &V1&, &V2& has not been migrated for one of the
following reasons:
The characteristic has already been migrated.
The characteristic is not of type <LS>Character</> or allows values with
more than 18 characters.
The characteristic is not assigned to a variant-creating class that is
used by at least one generic article, that is, it is not a
variant-creating characteristic.

System Response

The system cannot migrate the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL112 - Cannot migrate characteristic &1, &2 ?

  The SAP error message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL112 Cannot migrate characteristic &1, &2
  typically occurs during data migration or when working with classification characteristics in SAP, especially in scenarios involving the migration of characteristics from one system to another (e.g., during system upgrades, client copies, or data transfer processes).
  
  Meaning of the Message
  
  &1 = Characteristic name
  &2 = Additional detail, often the value or context related to the characteristic
  
  The message indicates that the system cannot migrate a particular characteristic because of some issue related to the characteristic's definition, values, or dependencies.
  
  Common Causes
  
  
  Characteristic Not Transportable or Missing in Target System
  
  The characteristic you are trying to migrate does not exist or is not properly defined in the target system.
  
  
  Incompatible Characteristic Data Types or Domains
  
  The characteristic's data type or domain in the source system does not match the target system, causing migration failure.
  
  
  Characteristic Values or Dependencies Not Consistent
  
  The characteristic has values or dependencies (e.g., value assignments, hierarchies, or dependencies on other characteristics) that cannot be migrated as-is.
  
  
  Authorization or Transport Issues
  
  Insufficient authorization or transport layer problems can prevent migration.
  
  
  Incorrect Migration Tool or Process
  
  Using an incorrect migration tool or process that does not support the characteristic type or its values.
  
  
  
  Solutions / Recommendations
  
  
  Check Characteristic Existence and Definition  
  
  Verify that the characteristic exists in the target system with the same name and compatible data type/domain.
  Use transaction CT04 to check characteristic definitions in both source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Align Characteristic Data Types and Domains  
  
  Ensure that the characteristic's data type and domain are consistent between source and target.
  If necessary, adjust the characteristic in the target system or recreate it.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values and Dependencies  
  
  Review characteristic values and dependencies.
  Use transaction CL20N or CL30N to check classification data.
  Remove or adjust problematic values or dependencies before migration.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Migration Tools and Methods  
  
  For migrating characteristics and classes, use SAP standard tools like:
  
  LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) with proper object mappings.
  BDC (Batch Data Communication) sessions.
  Transport Requests for customizing objects.
  
  
  Avoid manual data migration unless necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations and Transport Layers  
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations.
  Verify that transport requests are correctly created and imported.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to WRF_CHAR_VAL112.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  This error is often encountered in Variant Configuration (VC) or Classification scenarios.
  Characteristics are key elements in SAP classification and variant configuration; their migration must be handled carefully.
  If the characteristic is linked to material master or other master data, ensure that related master data is also migrated or exists in the target system.
  In some cases, re-creating the characteristic in the target system and then migrating values can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
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  Error Message
  WRF_CHAR_VAL112 Cannot migrate characteristic &1, &2
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic missing, incompatible, or has problematic values/dependencies
  
  
  Solution
  Verify characteristic existence and definition; align data types; check values; use correct migration tools; check authorizations
  
  
  Tools to Use
  CT04, CL20N, CL30N, LSMW, BDC, Transport Requests
  
  
  Related Areas
  Classification, Variant Configuration, Master Data Migration
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., migration scenario, system versions, or steps leading to the error), I can help with more specific guidance.