How To Fix OY003 - Customer packages must begin with Y or Z

OY003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OY - Customizing Basis

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Customer packages must begin with Y or Z

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OY003 - Customer packages must begin with Y or Z ?

  The SAP error message OY003, which states "Customer packages must begin with Y or Z," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a package in the SAP system that does not adhere to the naming conventions for customer packages. In SAP, customer packages are required to start with the letters "Y" or "Z" to distinguish them from standard SAP packages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Package Name: The package you are trying to create or modify does not start with "Y" or "Z".
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to enforce this naming convention strictly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Package: If you are creating a new package, ensure that the name starts with "Y" or "Z". For example, instead of naming it MY_PACKAGE, you could name it Y_MY_PACKAGE or Z_MY_PACKAGE.
  Check Existing Packages: If you are modifying an existing package, ensure that the package name adheres to the naming convention. If it does not, you