/ISDFPS/PPEMPO453 - Name prefix not maintained for material

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PPEMPO -

• Message number: 453

• Message text: Name prefix not maintained for material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO453 - Name prefix not maintained for material ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PPEMPO453 Name prefix not maintained for material typically occurs in the context of the SAP ISDFPS (Integrated Supply Chain for Defense and Public Security) module, particularly when dealing with materials that require a specific naming convention or prefix.
  Cause:
  This error indicates that a required name prefix for a material has not been maintained in the system. The name prefix is often used to categorize or identify materials based on certain criteria, such as type, usage, or department. If the system expects a prefix for a material and it is not provided, this error will be triggered.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Enter the material number that is causing the error.
  Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Purchasing, etc.) to see if the name prefix is missing.
  
  
  
  Maintain Name Prefix:
  
  If the name prefix is indeed missing, you will need to maintain it.
  You can do this by editing the material master data and entering the appropriate name prefix in the designated field.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about what the correct prefix should be, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to your organization’s naming conventions for materials.
  There may be specific settings in the configuration that dictate what prefixes are valid for different types of materials.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data. If not, you may need to contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After maintaining the name prefix, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or internal guidelines regarding material management and naming conventions.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the name prefix is correctly maintained for the material, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your processes in SAP.