How To Fix NR137 - Specify a package

NR137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NR - Number ranges

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Specify a package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NR137 - Specify a package ?

  The SAP error message NR137, which states "Specify a package," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object in the SAP system without specifying a package. This is common in various development environments within SAP, such as ABAP development, where objects need to be assigned to a package for proper organization and transport.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Package Assigned: The object you are trying to create or modify does not have a package assigned to it. In SAP, every development object must belong to a package, which helps in managing and transporting objects between different environments (e.g., development, testing, production).
  Local Object: If you are trying to create a local object (which is not intended for transport), you may still need to specify a package if the system is configured to require it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify a Package:
  
  When creating or modifying the object, look for the field where you can specify the package. Enter