How To Fix WB2B265 - &1 must have &2 in first position

WB2B265 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 265

• Message text: &1 must have &2 in first position

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B265 - &1 must have &2 in first position ?

  The SAP error message WB2B265 indicates that a certain field or value must start with a specific character or string. The message format typically looks like this: "&1 must have &2 in first position," where &1 represents the field or value in question, and &2 represents the required starting character or string.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually occurs in scenarios where the system expects a specific format for input data. Common causes include:
  
  Incorrectly formatted data being entered into a field.
  A missing prefix that is required for identification or categorization.
  Data being imported or processed that does not meet the expected criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check the Input Data: Review the data you are trying to enter or process. Ensure that the value in question starts with the required character or string as indicated by the error message.
  Correct the Format: If the data does not meet the required format, modify