How To Fix PMEVC_UI440 - Prefix &1 does not match variant condition key &2 of material &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 440

• Message text: Prefix &1 does not match variant condition key &2 of material &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI440 - Prefix &1 does not match variant condition key &2 of material &3 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI440 indicates a mismatch between the prefix of a variant condition key and the expected prefix for a specific material. This error typically occurs in the context of variant configuration (VC) in SAP, where materials can have multiple configurations based on different characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the prefix of the variant condition key (which is used to identify a specific configuration of a material) does not match the expected prefix for the material in question. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The variant condition key may have been incorrectly defined or assigned to the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings for the material.
  Missing or Incorrect Prefix: The prefix defined in the variant condition key does not correspond to the prefix expected for the material's configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Variant Condition