How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL123 - Function relevancy cannot be maintained; char. &1 is already being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Function relevancy cannot be maintained; char. &1 is already being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL123 - Function relevancy cannot be maintained; char. &1 is already being used ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL123: Function relevancy cannot be maintained; char. &1 is already being used
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP Workflow when you try to assign a characteristic (char.) to a function relevancy, but the characteristic you are trying to assign is already assigned to another function relevancy. In other words, the characteristic you want to use is not unique and is already linked to a different function relevancy in the workflow configuration.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP Workflow, function relevancy defines which functions (methods or tasks) are relevant based on certain characteristics.
  Each characteristic can only be assigned to one function relevancy to avoid conflicts.
  If you attempt to assign a characteristic that is already assigned elsewhere, the system throws this error to prevent ambiguity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check existing assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction or customizing where you maintain function relevancies (e.g., in the workflow builder or configuration).
  Identify which function relevancy currently uses the characteristic mentioned in the error message (&1 will be replaced by the characteristic name).
  
  
  
  Remove or change the existing assignment:
  
  If the characteristic is no longer needed for the existing function relevancy, remove it from there.
  Alternatively, if you need the characteristic for the new function relevancy, consider using a different characteristic or redesign the relevancy logic.
  
  
  
  Ensure uniqueness:
  
  Make sure each characteristic is assigned to only one function relevancy.
  If multiple functions need to be relevant based on the same characteristic, consider alternative design approaches, such as combining characteristics or using different workflow logic.
  
  
  
  Save and test:
  
  After making the changes, save your configuration.
  Test the workflow to ensure that the relevancy logic works as expected without conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in SAP Business Workflow when configuring function relevancy in the workflow container or task definitions.
  The transaction codes related to workflow configuration include:
  
  SWDD (Workflow Builder)
  PFTC (Task Maintenance)
  SWETYPV (Event Linkage)
  
  
  Documentation and SAP Notes related to workflow function relevancy and characteristic assignments can provide additional guidance.
  If you are unsure about the characteristic usage, check the workflow container elements and the function module or method definitions involved.
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific steps.