How To Fix PAK125 - Specifying local or private packages is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK - Package API / Package Tools

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Specifying local or private packages is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Private and local packages are excluded from the package check. For this
reason, you cannot include such packages in the "Restriction of Client
Packages" List (= Access Control List) of a package interface.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAK125 - Specifying local or private packages is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PAK125, which states "Specifying local or private packages is not allowed," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object in a package that is either a local package (local to a specific development environment) or a private package (not intended for transport). This restriction is in place to ensure that certain objects are developed in a way that they can be transported across different systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance to production).
  Cause:
  
  Local Package: You are trying to create or modify an object in a package that is marked as a local package (usually starts with $ or Z).
  Private Package: The package you are trying to use is a private package, which is not intended for transport.
  Development Environment: You might be working in a development environment where the package settings do not allow for the creation of certain types of objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use a Transportable Package: Ensure that you are working in a transportable package. You can create a new package that is transportable or use an existing one that is designated for development and transport.
  
  To create a new package, go to transaction SE80 or SE21, and create a new package ensuring it is transportable.
  
  
  
  Check Package Attributes: If you are unsure about the package you are using, check its attributes:
  
  Go to transaction SE80 or SE21.
  Enter the package name and check its properties to see if it is local or private.
  
  
  
  Change Package Assignment: If you have already created an object in a local or private package, you may need to move it to a transportable package. This can be done by:
  
  Using transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to change the package assignment of the object.
  Alternatively, you can create a transport request and assign the object to a transportable package.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Basis Team: If you are unsure about which packages are appropriate for your development, consult with your SAP Basis team or system administrator. They can provide guidance on the correct packages to use.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Package Types: In SAP, packages can be classified as:
  
  Local Packages: Not transportable, used for local development.
  Private Packages: Intended for individual developers, not for transport.
  Transportable Packages: Designed for development that needs to be moved across systems.
  
  
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understanding how the TMS works can help you manage your development objects better and avoid issues related to package types.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on package management and transport processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAK125 error and continue with your development work in SAP.