How To Fix /PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS029 - L or G was expected as the first letter

/PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: L or G was expected as the first letter

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/PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS029 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/3FL_NEWS_CLASS029 indicates that there is an issue with the classification of a news item in the SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the first letter of the news class should be either 'L' (for local news) or 'G' (for global news), but it is not.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect News Class: The news class being used does not start with the expected letters 'L' or 'G'. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration in the system.
  Data Entry Error: When entering the news item, the user may have mistakenly entered an invalid news class.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to recognize the valid news classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the News Class: Verify the news class being used. Ensure that it starts with 'L' or 'G'. If it does not, correct it to one of the valid options.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration