How To Fix MMRP01056 - Color is inactive in the PVS

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMRP01 - Rapid Planning Matrix

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Color is inactive in the PVS

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in transaction <ZK>General Customizing in the PVS</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMRP01056 - Color is inactive in the PVS ?

  The SAP error message MMRP01056 indicates that a specific color is inactive in the Product Variant Structure (PVS). This error typically arises in the context of variant configuration, where products can have multiple characteristics, such as color, size, etc. When a color is marked as inactive, it cannot be used in the configuration of a product variant.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Color: The primary cause of this error is that the color you are trying to use in the configuration is marked as inactive in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The color may not be properly maintained in the material master or the classification system.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the variant configuration may not allow for the use of certain colors.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Color:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (usually in the material master or classification) and check the status of the color.
  If the color is inactive, you can activate it by changing its status in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Navigate to the material master record for the product in question.
  Ensure that the color is correctly defined and marked as active.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration profile and ensure that the color characteristic is included and set up correctly.
  Make sure that the dependencies and constraints related to the color are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Management:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status of the color, consult with your master data management team or SAP administrator to make the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), CL02 (Change Class), or CU50 (Configuration Profile) to make the necessary changes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing characteristics and variant configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to the material master and variant configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.