How To Fix PPECOL301 - Color key &1 of &2 &3 does not exist

PPECOL301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECOL - Messages for iPPE COL Application (Colors)

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Color key &1 of &2 &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The specified color key &v1& does not exist as master data.

System Response

You cannot use the color key &v1& as an attribute for &v2& &v3&.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the color supplement key &v1& in the <DS:TRAN.PPECOLMR>Table
of Color Keys.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECOL301 - Color key &1 of &2 &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PPECOL301 indicates that a specific color key does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of materials management, production planning, or when dealing with product variants that utilize color attributes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Color Key: The specified color key (represented by &1) is not defined in the system for the material (represented by &2) and the specific variant or configuration (represented by &3).
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing entries in the color master data or incorrect configuration settings.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have entered an incorrect color key or selected a variant that does not correspond to any existing color key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Color Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the color master data in SAP (transaction code: C223 or C223N for newer versions).
  Verify if the color key exists for the specified material and variant. If it does not exist, you will