How To Fix FSH_PP_MD021 - Enter a valid collection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_PP_MD - Message Class for PP Master Data

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Enter a valid collection

What causes this issue?

You have specified the collection that is not maintained in the season
workbench for the material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the collection that is maintained in the season workbench for the
specified material.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_PP_MD021 - Enter a valid collection ?

  The SAP error message FSH_PP_MD021 "Enter a valid collection" typically occurs in the context of SAP Fashion Management (SAP FMS) or SAP S/4HANA Fashion and Vertical Business. This error indicates that the system is expecting a valid collection entry, but the input provided does not meet the required criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Collection Code: The collection code entered may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Input Format: The format of the collection code may not match the expected format (e.g., incorrect length, special characters).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the collection data.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to collections.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Collection Code: Check the collection code you are entering. Ensure that it exists in the system and is active.
  Check Input Format: Make sure that the collection code is entered in the correct format as required by the system.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the collection data. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Data Maintenance: If the collection code is supposed to exist, check the master data for collections to ensure that it is correctly maintained. You may need to create or update the collection in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files for specific guidelines on how to enter collections correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMS_COLLECTION or FMS_MAINTAIN to manage collections.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSH_PP_MD021 error and successfully enter a valid collection in the SAP system.