How To Fix GA533 - Program names starting with AL. are reserved for allocations

GA533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GA - Allocations

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Program names starting with AL. are reserved for allocations

What causes this issue?

The name chosen for your report is reserved for reports generated by
the allocations processor.

System Response

This means your report is overwritten in allocations when a report is
generated.

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for your report.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GA533 - Program names starting with AL. are reserved for allocations ?

  The SAP error message GA533 indicates that you are trying to use a program name that starts with "AL." which is reserved for allocation programs in the SAP system. This restriction is in place to prevent conflicts and ensure that allocation programs function correctly.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to create or execute a program with a name that begins with "AL." This naming convention is reserved for specific SAP functionalities related to allocations, and using it for custom programs can lead to system inconsistencies or unexpected behavior.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should rename your program to avoid using the "AL." prefix. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Rename the Program:
  
  Choose a different prefix or name for your program that does not start with "AL." For example, you could use "ZL." or "Y." which are commonly used for custom programs in SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Programs:
  
  If you are modifying an existing