How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL114 - Typing not necessary; no variant valuations exist for this characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 114

• Message text: Typing not necessary; no variant valuations exist for this characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL114 - Typing not necessary; no variant valuations exist for this characteristic ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL114 - Typing not necessary; no variant valuations exist for this characteristic
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP (often in SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA). It indicates that the system expects a characteristic value to be derived from existing variant valuations, but no variant valuations exist for the characteristic in question.
  In other words, the characteristic is part of a configurable material or object, but there are no predefined values (variant valuations) assigned to it in the configuration profile or class. Since no variant valuations exist, the system considers manual input (typing) of the characteristic value unnecessary or invalid.
  
  When does this happen?
  
  When creating or changing a configurable material (e.g., in a sales order or BOM).
  When the characteristic is set to be derived from variant valuations only.
  When the characteristic is marked as not allowing manual input (no typing allowed).
  When the configuration profile or class does not contain any variant valuations for this characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Valuations:
  
  Go to transaction CU42 (Change Variant Valuations) or CU41 (Display Variant Valuations).
  Verify if variant valuations exist for the characteristic in the relevant configuration profile or class.
  If no variant valuations exist, create the necessary variant valuations for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Allow Manual Input (if appropriate):
  
  If variant valuations are not intended or not available, and manual input should be allowed:
  
  Check the characteristic settings in transaction CT04.
  Ensure the characteristic is set to allow manual input (typing).
  Also, check the configuration profile or class settings to allow manual input for this characteristic.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Profile and Class:
  
  Ensure the characteristic is correctly assigned to the class.
  Check if the characteristic is set as a key characteristic or variant characteristic.
  Adjust settings if necessary to align with business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes dependencies (preconditions, constraints) may restrict the availability of variant valuations.
  Review dependencies in transaction CU01 or CU02 to ensure they are not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Variant Configuration in SAP allows you to manage configurable products by defining characteristics and their possible values.
  Variant Valuations assign values to characteristics for specific variants.
  This error is a safeguard to prevent inconsistent or invalid configuration entries.
  Proper maintenance of variant valuations and characteristic settings is crucial for smooth configuration and sales order processing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
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  Error Message
  WRF_CHAR_VAL114 - Typing not necessary; no variant valuations exist for this characteristic
  
  
  Cause
  No variant valuations exist for the characteristic, and manual input is not allowed.
  
  
  Solution
  Create variant valuations or allow manual input for the characteristic.
  
  
  Transactions
  CU41, CU42 (Variant Valuations), CT04 (Characteristics), CU01/CU02 (Dependencies)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or screenshots, feel free to ask!