How To Fix PPE8117 - Colored &1 does not exist for color-neutral &1 &2 and color code &3

PPE8117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE8 - Messages From Explosion in iPPE

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Colored &1 does not exist for color-neutral &1 &2 and color code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE8117 - Colored &1 does not exist for color-neutral &1 &2 and color code &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPE8117 indicates that there is an issue related to color management in the SAP system, specifically in the context of production planning or material management. The message states that a specific color does not exist for a color-neutral material.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Color Definition: The specified color (color code) does not exist in the system for the given color-neutral material. This can happen if the color has not been defined in the material master or if it has been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Configuration: The material may not be properly configured to handle color variants, or the color code being referenced is incorrect.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the color definitions, leading to the system being unable to find the specified color.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
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