How To Fix RS_B4HANA_RC044 - Material Customizing: Lexicographic Indicator Mismatch

RS_B4HANA_RC044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_RC -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material Customizing: Lexicographic Indicator Mismatch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_RC044 - Material Customizing: Lexicographic Indicator Mismatch ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_RC044, which indicates a "Material Customizing: Lexicographic Indicator Mismatch," typically arises in the context of SAP S/4HANA when there is a discrepancy in the configuration settings related to material master data. This error is often associated with the use of the lexicographic indicator, which is used to determine how materials are sorted and displayed in various transactions and reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The lexicographic indicator settings in the material master data do not match the expected settings in the customizing configuration. This can happen if the settings were changed after materials were created or if there are inconsistencies between different organizational units.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from an older SAP system or from a non-SAP system, the lexicographic indicators may not have been correctly set or may not align with the new system's requirements.
  
  
  Custom Development: Custom