How To Fix PMEVC_UI438 - Prefix &1 does not match UI design ID &2 of profile &3 (material &4)

PMEVC_UI438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Prefix &1 does not match UI design ID &2 of profile &3 (material &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI438 - Prefix &1 does not match UI design ID &2 of profile &3 (material &4) ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI438 indicates a mismatch between the prefix of a user interface (UI) design ID and the expected prefix associated with a specific profile and material. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar applications where UI profiles are used to manage the display and behavior of materials or products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Prefix Mismatch: The prefix specified in the UI design ID does not match the expected prefix defined in the profile for the material. This can happen if the UI design ID was incorrectly configured or if the material profile has been changed.
  Profile Configuration: The profile associated with the material may not be correctly set up to recognize the UI design ID being used.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the UI design ID was modified or not properly updated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check UI Design ID: Verify the