How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL093 - Characteristic value & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Characteristic value & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL093 - Characteristic value & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL093 indicates that a characteristic value specified for a material does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration or when dealing with characteristics and their values in the material master.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Value: The characteristic value you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the material or the configuration profile.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the characteristic value being referenced.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to characteristics or values that have not been properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Values:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and verify if the characteristic value exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Characteristic Value:
  
  If the characteristic value is indeed missing, you can create it in the same transaction (CT04) by selecting the appropriate characteristic and adding the value.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data and ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly set up and that the characteristic is included.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the characteristic value in your input to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If you suspect data inconsistencies, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to ensure that the data is consistent across the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to variant configuration and characteristics to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CU60: Display Configuration Profile
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights or similar issues faced by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.