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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Color Key:
  
  If the color key is indeed missing, create a new entry for the color key in the color master data.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and descriptions are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Configuration:
  
  Check the material configuration settings to ensure that the color key is correctly assigned to the material.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material and check the classification data.
  
  
  
  Check User Input:
  
  Ensure that the user is entering the correct color key and that it matches the expected format.
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the steps taken to identify any potential input errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding color keys and material variants.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), C223 (Maintain Color Master Data), and C223N (Maintain Color Master Data in New Format).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PPECOL301 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Master Data Management: Understanding how master data is managed in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PPECOL301 error and ensure that the necessary color keys are correctly set up in your SAP system.