How To Fix PPESTRUCT044 - Prefix or suffix has not been specified for the naming convention

PPESTRUCT044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPESTRUCT - Messages for Structure Operations

• Message number: 044

• 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 PPESTRUCT044 - Prefix or suffix has not been specified for the naming convention ?

  The SAP error message PPESTRUCT044 indicates that a prefix or suffix has not been specified for the naming convention in the context of SAP Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE). This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a planning object (like a production order, process order, or similar) that requires a specific naming convention, but the necessary prefix or suffix has not been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The naming convention for the planning object has not been properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the prefix or suffix in the relevant configuration may be incorrect or incomplete.
  User Input Error: The user may have not provided the required prefix or suffix when attempting to create or modify the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP. This is usually found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the Production Planning section.
  Look for the settings related to naming