How To Fix PPECOL305 - Maximum of &1 characters allowed for color key

PPECOL305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Maximum of &1 characters allowed for color key

What causes this issue?

The color supplement key that you have entered has too many characters.

System Response

You cannot create a color supplement key if it exceeds the maximum
number of characters allowed.

How to fix this error?

Change your entry so that it has an allowed length. The maximum number
of possible characters is defined in <DS:TRAN.OPPE01>General iPPE
Customizing.</>

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.

PPECOL305 - Details

• The SAP error message PPECOL305, which states "Maximum of &1 characters allowed for color key," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a color key in a field that exceeds the maximum character limit defined in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of customizing or configuring color settings in SAP applications, particularly in the context of user interface design or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by entering a color key that exceeds the allowed character limit. The specific limit is defined by the system configuration, and the error message indicates that the input exceeds this limit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Character Limit: Review the documentation or configuration settings to determine the maximum number of characters allowed for the color key. This is usually specified in the system settings.
  
  
  Modify the Input: Ensure that the color key you are trying to enter