How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG037 - $$TMP-/LOCAL package assign. not allowed. Assign a valid package

ESH_IEF_MSG037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 037

• Message text: $$TMP-/LOCAL package assign. not allowed. Assign a valid package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG037 - $$TMP-/LOCAL package assign. not allowed. Assign a valid package ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG037 with the description "TMP-/LOCAL package assign. not allowed. Assign a valid package" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object in the SAP system and the system does not allow you to assign it to a temporary or local package. This is a common restriction in SAP to ensure that objects are properly organized and can be transported between different environments (like development, testing, and production).
  
  Cause:
  
  Local Package Assignment: The error indicates that you are attempting to assign an object to a local package (TMP or LOCAL), which is not permitted. Local packages are meant for temporary storage and cannot be used for objects that need to be transported.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: The system may have restrictions in place that prevent the assignment of certain objects to local packages to maintain integrity and consistency across different environments.
  Development Environment: If you are working in