How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL115 - Update of table AUSP for generic articles failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Update of table AUSP for generic articles failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL115 - Update of table AUSP for generic articles failed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL115 - Update of table AUSP for generic articles failed
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the update or maintenance of characteristics values for generic articles (material master data) in SAP. The table AUSP stores characteristic values for classification objects (such as materials). When updating characteristics for generic articles, the system tries to update entries in AUSP but fails due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Locking Issues:
  
  The AUSP table entries might be locked by another user or process, preventing the update.
  
  
  Authorization Problems:
  
  The user performing the update may lack the necessary authorizations to modify classification data or the AUSP table.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency or Missing Entries:
  
  The characteristic or characteristic values being updated do not exist or are inconsistent in the classification system (e.g., missing entries in tables AUSP, AUSP_VAL, or AUSP_VALS).
  
  
  Incorrect or Missing Object Key:
  
  The generic article (material) key or classification object key is incorrect or missing, so the system cannot find the correct record to update.
  
  
  Transport or Customizing Issues:
  
  Sometimes, after transports or system upgrades, inconsistencies in classification data or customizing can cause update failures.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WRF_CHAR_VAL115 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Locks:  
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for locks on the AUSP table or related objects.  
  If locks exist and are stale, release them carefully.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:  
  
  Ensure the user has the required authorizations for classification and material master data maintenance (e.g., authorization objects B_CLASS, M_MATE_WRK, etc.).
  
  
  
  Validate Characteristic and Values:  
  
  Check that the characteristic and characteristic values exist and are active in the classification system (transaction CL02 for characteristics, CL20N for classification).  
  Verify that the characteristic is assigned correctly to the class used by the generic article.
  
  
  
  Check Material and Classification Object Keys:  
  
  Confirm that the material number and class assignment are correct and consistent.  
  Use transaction MM03 to check material classification data.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:  
  
  Use report RCLSTCHK or similar to check classification data consistency.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair Entries:  
  
  If data inconsistencies are found, consider deleting and re-creating the classification assignment or characteristic values for the generic article.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:  
  
  Search SAP OSS Notes for any known bugs or patches related to WRF_CHAR_VAL115 or classification updates.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables Involved:  
  
  AUSP: Characteristic values for classification objects  
  KLAH: Class header  
  KSSK: Class to object assignment  
  INOB: Object number for classification objects
  
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  CL02: Change characteristic  
  CL20N: Classification maintenance  
  MM02/MM03: Material master maintenance/display  
  SM12: Lock entries  
  SE16/SE16N: Table display for AUSP and related tables
  
  
  
  Authorization Objects:  
  
  B_CLASS: Classification  
  M_MATE_WRK: Material master data maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Support Portal for notes related to classification and generic articles update errors.
  
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed logs and screenshots of the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  Summary:
  
  The error WRF_CHAR_VAL115 occurs due to failure in updating characteristic values in table AUSP for generic articles, often caused by locks, authorization issues, or data inconsistencies. Resolving it involves checking locks, authorizations, data consistency, and correcting classification assignments.
  
  If you need help with specific steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!