How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL125 - Char. name &1 on Char. Value level differs from &2 in importing parameter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Char. name &1 on Char. Value level differs from &2 in importing parameter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL125 - Char. name &1 on Char. Value level differs from &2 in importing parameter ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL125
  
  Text: Char. name &1 on Char. Value level differs from &2 in importing parameter
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the import or processing of characteristic values in SAP (often in the context of Variant Configuration or Classification). Specifically, it indicates a mismatch between the characteristic name on the characteristic value level and the characteristic name expected or defined in the importing parameter.
  In other words, when you try to import or assign characteristic values, the system finds that the characteristic name associated with the characteristic value does not match the characteristic name defined in the import parameter or the expected structure.
  This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect or inconsistent data in the import file or interface.
  Mismatch between characteristic names in the source and target systems.
  Programming or mapping errors in custom code or BAPIs where characteristic values are passed.
  Changes in characteristic definitions that are not reflected in the import data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Characteristic Names:
  
  Verify that the characteristic name on the characteristic value level exactly matches the characteristic name in the importing parameter.
  Ensure there are no typos, extra spaces, or case sensitivity issues.
  
  
  
  Validate the Import Data:
  
  Review the data being imported or passed to the function/module.
  Make sure the characteristic values correspond to the correct characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review the Interface or Code:
  
  If you are using a BAPI, function module, or custom program to import characteristic values, check the mapping logic.
  Ensure that the characteristic names are correctly assigned and consistent.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions:
  
  Confirm that the characteristics exist and are active in the system.
  If characteristics were recently changed or renamed, update the import data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  Use debugging tools to trace the import process and identify where the mismatch occurs.
  Check the parameters passed to the function module or BAPI.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This error is common in Variant Configuration (VC) and Classification scenarios.
  It often appears when working with BAPIs like BAPI_OBJCL_CHANGE or similar, where characteristic values are imported or changed.
  SAP Notes and documentation related to Variant Configuration and Classification might provide additional insights.
  Always ensure that the characteristic names and values conform to the system's master data.
  
  
  If you provide the context in which this error occurs (e.g., during a specific transaction, BAPI call, or data import), I can help with more targeted advice.