How To Fix /SMB/UTILITY049 - Variant ID &1 does not start with &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/UTILITY -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Variant ID &1 does not start with &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY049 - Variant ID &1 does not start with &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/UTILITY049 Variant ID &1 does not start with &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business One or related applications when there is an issue with the naming convention of a variant ID. This error indicates that the variant ID you are trying to use does not conform to the expected format or prefix.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Variant ID: The variant ID you are trying to use does not start with the required prefix. This could be due to a manual entry error or a misunderstanding of the naming conventions.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may have specific configurations that dictate how variant IDs should be structured, and the ID you are using does not meet these criteria.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the variant IDs may not conform to the expected format in the new system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Variant ID: Verify the variant ID you