How To Fix SAPLWSPO174 - The text ID must begin with 'F' for a Purchase Order-related text ID

SAPLWSPO174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSPO - SAP Retail Store: Purchase Order

• Message number: 174

• Message text: The text ID must begin with 'F' for a Purchase Order-related text ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSPO174 - The text ID must begin with 'F' for a Purchase Order-related text ID ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWSPO174 indicates that there is an issue with the text ID used in a Purchase Order (PO) context. Specifically, the error states that the text ID must begin with the letter 'F'. This is a validation rule in SAP that ensures that the text IDs used for Purchase Orders follow a specific naming convention.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when:
  
  A text ID that does not start with 'F' is being used in a Purchase Order.
  There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the text ID field.
  The text ID might have been manually entered or imported incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Text ID: Verify the text ID you are using in the Purchase Order. Ensure that it starts with the letter 'F'. If it does not, you will need to change it to a valid text ID that meets the criteria.
  
  
  Create a