How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL118 - Characteristic &1 requires char. group Segmentation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Characteristic &1 requires char. group Segmentation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL118 - Characteristic &1 requires char. group Segmentation ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_CHAR_VAL118 – Characteristic &1 requires char. group Segmentation
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a characteristic that is assigned to a characteristic group (in this case, the group named Segmentation) is used in a context where the characteristic group assignment is mandatory but missing or incorrect.
  In SAP Classification and Variant Configuration, characteristics can be grouped into characteristic groups. Some processes or functions require that characteristics belong to a specific characteristic group to ensure proper processing, validation, or integration.
  The message indicates that the characteristic (represented by &1) must be assigned to the characteristic group Segmentation, but currently it is not.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Group Assignment:
  
  Go to transaction CT04 (Change Characteristics).
  Enter the characteristic name (the one indicated by &1 in the message).
  Check the Characteristic Group field.
  If the characteristic is not assigned to the group Segmentation, assign it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Verify Characteristic Group Existence:
  
  Use transaction CT03 (Display Characteristic Groups) to verify that the characteristic group Segmentation exists.
  If it does not exist, create it or consult with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration or Master Data:
  
  If this error occurs during classification or variant configuration, ensure that the characteristic group assignment is consistent with the configuration model or classification master data.
  Sometimes, the error can occur if the characteristic is used in a classification but the characteristic group is missing or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport and Synchronization:
  
  If this is a system landscape issue (e.g., development to production), ensure that characteristic groups and characteristic assignments are properly transported and synchronized.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Characteristic Groups are used to group characteristics logically and can be used for:
  
  Controlling the display sequence.
  Defining selection criteria.
  Enforcing validation rules.
  Integration with other SAP modules.
  
  
  
  This error is common in Variant Configuration (LO-VC) and Classification (CLFM) scenarios.
  
  
  SAP Note references (if available) can provide additional guidance. You can search for the message number WRF_CHAR_VAL118 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  If you are using Classification in Material Master (MM) or Variant Configuration in Sales and Distribution (SD), ensure that the characteristic group assignments align with the business process requirements.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  Characteristic &1 requires char. group Segmentation
  
  
  Cause
  Characteristic not assigned to required characteristic group "Segmentation"
  
  
  Solution
  Assign the characteristic to the "Segmentation" characteristic group in CT04
  
  
  Transactions
  CT04 (Change Characteristic), CT03 (Display Char. Groups)
  
  
  Context
  Classification, Variant Configuration, Master Data Maintenance
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the characteristic name and the context in which the error occurs (e.g., during classification, variant configuration, or master data maintenance).