How To Fix ATO146 - Object &1 &2 &3 has no Y* name and no Gen-Flag

ATO146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO - Adaptation Transport Organizer Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Object &1 &2 &3 has no Y* name and no Gen-Flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATO146 - Object &1 &2 &3 has no Y* name and no Gen-Flag ?

  The SAP error message ATO146 indicates that there is an issue with an object in the SAP system that does not have a valid name starting with "Y" (which typically denotes a custom object) and does not have a generation flag set. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP's Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or when dealing with custom developments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention: In SAP, custom objects are usually prefixed with "Y" or "Z" to distinguish them from standard SAP objects. The error suggests that the object in question does not follow this naming convention.
  Missing Generation Flag: The object may not have been generated properly, which means it might not be recognized as a valid object in the system.
  Object Type: The object could be of a type that is not allowed to be created or modified without following specific guidelines.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Naming: Ensure that the object name starts with