How To Fix FL711 - Function group & is reserved for modification modules

FL711 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Function group & is reserved for modification modules

What causes this issue?

The name of the function group you have created begins with 'X'. These
function group names are reserved for modification modules.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL711 - Function group & is reserved for modification modules ?

  The SAP error message FL711 indicates that a function group is reserved for modification modules, which means that the function group you are trying to modify is protected by SAP to prevent changes that could affect the integrity of the system. This is a common scenario when working with standard SAP function groups, as SAP restricts modifications to ensure system stability and maintainability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Modification Protection: The function group is part of the standard SAP delivery and is protected from modifications to ensure that future updates or upgrades do not overwrite custom changes.
  Transport Layer: The function group may be part of a transport layer that is not open for modifications.
  Development Class: The function group belongs to a development class that is set to "modification-free" or is a standard SAP object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Customer Exits or BAdIs: Instead of modifying the standard function group directly, consider using customer exits or Business Add-Ins (BAdIs) to implement