How To Fix VR653 - Enter a value in the field for color

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VR - Output for SD Reporting

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Enter a value in the field for color

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VR653 - Enter a value in the field for color ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VR653 - Enter a value in the field for color
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to save or process a material master record or a related transaction where the Color field is mandatory but has been left empty. The system expects a value in the Color field because the material or configuration requires it (e.g., in classification, variant configuration, or material master data).
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Material master data maintenance where the Color characteristic is mandatory.
  Variant configuration where the characteristic Color is set as required.
  Classification data where the characteristic Color must be entered.
  Sales order or production order where the color attribute is mandatory.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a valid value in the Color field:
  
  Go to the screen or tab where the Color field is located.
  Enter the appropriate color value as required by the business process.
  Save the data again.
  
  
  
  Check the configuration of the characteristic:
  
  If the color characteristic is part of a classification or variant configuration, verify if it is set as mandatory.
  If it should not be mandatory, adjust the characteristic settings in transaction CT04 or variant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check material master or sales order settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master or sales order item has the color characteristic maintained if required.
  If the color is maintained via classification, check transaction CL20N or MM02.
  
  
  
  If the field is not supposed to be mandatory:
  
  Review the customizing settings or user exits/enhancements that might be enforcing the mandatory entry.
  Consult with your SAP functional consultant to adjust the mandatory field settings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction codes:
  
  MM01/MM02 – Material Master Create/Change
  CT04 – Change Characteristics
  CL20N – Change Classifications
  VA01/VA02 – Sales Order Create/Change (if color is relevant in sales documents)
  CU50 – Variant Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to mandatory fields in variant configuration or classification. Check the SAP Support Portal for notes related to VR653 or color characteristic issues.
  
  
  User Exits / BAdIs:
  
  Custom code might enforce mandatory fields. Check if any user exits or BAdIs are implemented that require the color field.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  VR653 error means the system requires a value in the Color field but none was entered. To fix it, enter the required color value or adjust the configuration if the field should not be mandatory.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.