How To Fix 5D601 - The initial letter of the name deviates from the PI number

5D601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 601

• Message text: The initial letter of the name deviates from the PI number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D601 - The initial letter of the name deviates from the PI number ?

  The SAP error message 5D601 ("The initial letter of the name deviates from the PI number") typically occurs in the context of creating or managing personnel information (PI) in SAP, particularly when dealing with employee records or master data.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the initial letter of the name (usually the first letter of the employee's last name) and the PI number assigned to that employee. The PI number is often structured in a way that the first character should correspond to the first letter of the employee's last name. If the initial letter of the name does not match the expected letter based on the PI number, SAP will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Employee's Name: Verify the employee's name in the system. Ensure that the first letter of the last name matches the first letter of