How To Fix MZ048 - Chosen color not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MZ - Message for the EWS in LIS

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Chosen color not available

What causes this issue?

The color that is selected by you is not available for the exceptions.

System Response

The selected color setting is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Select a color from the color table. You can retrieve the key for the
available colors by pressing the possible entries key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MZ048 - Chosen color not available ?

  The SAP error message MZ048, which states "Chosen color not available," typically occurs in the context of materials management or sales and distribution when a user attempts to select a color for a product that is not available in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating sales orders, purchase orders, or during inventory management.
  Causes:
  
  Color Not Defined: The color you are trying to select has not been defined in the material master or the configuration settings.
  Inactive Color: The color may be defined but is currently inactive or not assigned to the specific material or variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not include the chosen color.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or variant configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify if the color is defined under the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.).
  If the color is not defined, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  If the material is a configurable product, check the configuration settings (transaction code CU50) to ensure that the color is included in the configuration profile.
  Make sure that the color is active and available for selection.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Colors:
  
  If the color is defined but inactive, you may need to activate it in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Variant Configuration:
  
  If you are using variant configuration, ensure that the characteristics related to color are correctly set up and that the values are available for the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Master Data Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your master data management team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and CU50 (Configure Material).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to view and modify material master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing material master data and variant configuration.
  
  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.