How To Fix GG277 - The name of the target table must begin with 'ZZ'

GG277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 277

• Message text: The name of the target table must begin with 'ZZ'

What causes this issue?

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?

Note the naming convention for user-defined tables.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG277 - The name of the target table must begin with 'ZZ' ?

  The SAP error message GG277 indicates that the name of the target table you are trying to create or modify does not conform to the naming conventions set by your SAP system. Specifically, it states that the name of the target table must begin with 'ZZ'. This is a common requirement in SAP systems to ensure that custom objects (like tables) are easily distinguishable from standard SAP objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Naming Convention: In many SAP systems, custom development objects (like tables, programs, etc.) are required to start with specific prefixes (like 'Z' or 'Y' for custom objects). The prefix 'ZZ' is often used to indicate a specific category of custom objects or to avoid conflicts with standard SAP objects.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to enforce this naming convention strictly, and any deviation from it will trigger an error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Table: Change the name of the target table to start with