How To Fix CRM_EMAIL099 - The name &1 is not permitted. The name must begin with "Z"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_EMAIL - Messages for Internet Marketing: E-mail

• Message number: 099

• Message text: The name &1 is not permitted. The name must begin with "Z"

What causes this issue?

The mail form names must be in the "Z*" or "Y*" namespace. They are not
transportable objects that have to be created in the customer namespace.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_EMAIL099 - The name &1 is not permitted. The name must begin with "Z" ?

  The SAP error message CRM_EMAIL099 indicates that there is a restriction on the naming convention for certain objects in the SAP system, specifically that the name must begin with the letter "Z". This is a common practice in SAP systems where custom objects (like custom programs, function modules, or other development objects) are required to start with "Z" or "Y" to differentiate them from standard SAP objects.
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention Violation: The object you are trying to create or modify does not adhere to the naming convention that requires it to start with "Z".
  Configuration or Customization: This error may arise when configuring email templates, workflows, or other CRM-related objects where the naming convention is enforced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Object: If you are creating a new object, ensure that its name starts with "Z". For example, if you are trying to create an email template named "EMAIL_TEMPLATE", rename it to "ZEMAIL_TEMPLATE".
  Check Existing Objects: If you are modifying an existing object, verify its name and ensure it complies with the naming convention.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines provided by your organization regarding naming conventions for custom objects in SAP.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe this error is occurring inappropriately or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for custom objects. Typically, custom objects should start with "Z" or "Y" to avoid conflicts with standard SAP objects.
  Development Guidelines: Review your organization's development guidelines to ensure compliance with naming conventions and other best practices.
  Transaction Codes: If you are working within a specific transaction code (like CRMD_ORDER for CRM orders), ensure that you are following the naming conventions applicable to that transaction.
  
  By adhering to the naming conventions and ensuring that all custom objects start with "Z", you should be able to resolve the CRM_EMAIL099 error.