How To Fix PMEVC_UI444 - Prefix &1 does not match value &2 of characteristic &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Prefix &1 does not match value &2 of characteristic &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI444 - Prefix &1 does not match value &2 of characteristic &3 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI444 indicates a mismatch between a prefix and a value for a characteristic in the context of variant configuration. This error typically arises when the system expects a certain prefix for a characteristic value, but the provided value does not conform to that expectation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Prefix Mismatch: The prefix defined for a characteristic does not match the actual value being assigned to that characteristic. This can happen if the characteristic is defined with a specific prefix in the configuration settings, but the value being used does not start with that prefix.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the variant or the characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a manual entry error where the user has input a value that does not conform to the expected format.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system.
  Verify the prefix settings