How To Fix WRF_APC_INB166 - Duplicate entry in table PP_GEN_TAB, asort = &1 colorval = &2

WRF_APC_INB166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Duplicate entry in table PP_GEN_TAB, asort = &1 colorval = &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC_INB166 - Duplicate entry in table PP_GEN_TAB, asort = &1 colorval = &2 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB166 Duplicate entry in table PP_GEN_TAB, asort = &1 colorval = &2
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to insert or update a record in the PP_GEN_TAB table, but a duplicate entry is detected based on the key fields asort (assortment) and colorval (color value). The table PP_GEN_TAB is typically used in the context of APC (Advanced Planning and Optimization), especially in fashion or variant configuration scenarios where assortments and color variants are managed.
  
  Duplicate entry means that the combination of the key fields already exists in the table.
  This usually happens during data load, master data maintenance, or planning runs where the system attempts to create or update variant data.
  The error indicates a violation of the unique constraint or primary key on the table.
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Data inconsistency or duplication in the source data or during data upload.
  Incorrect or repeated