How To Fix PPEGUI027 - Prefix or suffix has not been specified for the naming convention

PPEGUI027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEGUI - Message Interface

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Prefix or suffix has not been specified for the naming convention

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEGUI027 - Prefix or suffix has not been specified for the naming convention ?

  The SAP error message PPEGUI027 indicates that a prefix or suffix has not been specified for the naming convention in the context of the SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a naming convention for objects such as production orders, process orders, or other related entities, and the system requires a prefix or suffix to be defined.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The naming convention settings in the system have not been properly configured. Specifically, the prefix or suffix fields are left blank.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings may have been incorrectly defined or not saved properly.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required prefix or suffix when prompted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Naming Convention Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where naming conventions are defined. This is typically found