How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2195 - A color component variant was not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 195

• Message text: A color component variant was not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2195 - A color component variant was not found ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2195 indicates that a color component variant was not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with product variants that have specific color attributes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variant Configuration: The specific color component variant that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the variant configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or variant configuration tables.
  Incorrect Planning Object: The planning object being used may not be correctly set up to reference the required color component variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CU50 (Configuration Simulation) or CU01 (Create Configuration) to check if the color component variant exists.
  Ensure that the variant configuration is correctly set up for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the color component variant is correctly defined.
  Look for any missing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., MARA, MARC, and the configuration tables).
  
  
  
  Review Planning Object:
  
  Ensure that the planning object is correctly defined and that it references the correct variant configuration.
  Check the settings in the APO system to ensure that the planning object is set up to handle the specific color component.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the relevant data. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to variant configuration and APO to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant configuration information.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CU50 - Configuration Simulation
  CU01 - Create Configuration
  MM03 - Display Material
  SU01 - User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for information on variant configuration and APO planning processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.