How To Fix PPC0301 - Enter a valid value

PPC0301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPC0 - Messages for PP Confirmation

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Enter a valid value

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PPC0301 - Details

• The SAP error message PPC0301 ("Enter a valid value") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when users are trying to enter data in fields that require specific formats or valid entries. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of production orders, planning, or when entering data in specific transactions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Input: The most common cause is that the user has entered a value that does not meet the expected criteria for that field. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect data type (e.g., entering text in a numeric field).
  Values that are outside of the allowed range.
  Values that do not exist in the relevant master data (e.g., material numbers, plant codes).
  
  
  
  Missing Master Data: If the value entered is supposed to reference a master data object (like a material or BOM) that does not exist or is not properly configured, this error can