How To Fix PLM_SE_EAM_SC016 - UUID &1 for element &2 does not comply to required pattern

PLM_SE_EAM_SC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_SE_EAM_SC - Messages for PLM Services

• Message number: 016

• Message text: UUID &1 for element &2 does not comply to required pattern

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC016 - UUID &1 for element &2 does not comply to required pattern ?

  The SAP error message PLM_SE_EAM_SC016 indicates that a specific element in your data does not comply with the required pattern or format. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) modules, where certain fields must adhere to predefined formats or patterns.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  Data Format Violation: The value entered for a specific field (element) does not match the expected format. This could be due to incorrect data types, invalid characters, or a length that exceeds or does not meet the specified requirements.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the specific field may not be correctly defined, leading to mismatches between the input data and the expected pattern.
  Custom Development: If there are custom enhancements or developments in your SAP system, they may impose additional constraints on the data format that are not standard.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PLM_SE_EAM_SC016 error, you can take