How To Fix BRF248 - The name of program &1 must start with /1BRF/

BRF248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRF - Messages for Business Rule Framework

• Message number: 248

• Message text: The name of program &1 must start with /1BRF/

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRF248 - The name of program &1 must start with /1BRF/ ?

  The SAP error message BRF248 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a program in the Business Rule Framework (BRF+). Specifically, the error states that the name of the program must start with the prefix /1BRF/. This is a requirement for programs that are generated by the BRF+ framework to ensure they are correctly identified and managed within the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A program that is being created or referenced does not adhere to the naming convention required by BRF+.
  The program name is either missing the required prefix or is incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRF248 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Program Name: Ensure that the program name you are trying to create or reference starts with the prefix /1BRF/. For example, a valid program name would be /1BRF/YourProgramName.
  
  
  Modify Existing Program: If you have an existing program that does not follow this naming convention,