How To Fix AFX_WIZARDS063 - The name prefix must not start with a "T"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_WIZARDS - Messages from AFX Wizards

• Message number: 063

• Message text: The name prefix must not start with a "T"

What causes this issue?

The name prefix must not start with a "T" since the system cannot create
packages beginning with the letter "T".

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS063 - The name prefix must not start with a "T" ?

  The SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS063 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a prefix you are trying to use in a wizard or configuration process. Specifically, the error states that the name prefix must not start with a "T". This is a validation rule in SAP to ensure that naming conventions are followed, which helps maintain consistency and avoid conflicts within the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or configure an object (like a transport request, a custom object, or a naming convention for a project) using a prefix that begins with the letter "T". SAP has certain reserved prefixes or naming conventions that are not allowed to prevent conflicts with system objects or reserved names.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Change the Prefix: Modify the name prefix you are using to start with a different letter that is allowed. For example, you could use letters like "Z" or "Y", which are commonly used for custom developments in SAP.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Review the naming conventions and guidelines provided by your organization or SAP documentation to ensure compliance with the rules.
  
  
  Retry the Operation: After changing the prefix, retry the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for custom objects, which typically recommend using "Z" or "Y" as prefixes for custom developments to avoid conflicts with standard SAP objects.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for more details on naming conventions and best practices.
  Transport Requests: If this error occurs while working with transport requests, ensure that the transport request names also adhere to the naming rules set by your SAP system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your configuration or development tasks in SAP.