How To Fix /PRA/ACCOUNTING584 - System source/Application should start with Z

/PRA/ACCOUNTING584 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/ACCOUNTING -

• Message number: 584

• Message text: System source/Application should start with Z

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/PRA/ACCOUNTING584 - Details

• The SAP error message /PRA/ACCOUNTING584 indicates that there is an issue with the system source or application not starting with the letter "Z". In SAP, objects that are custom-developed or client-specific typically start with "Z" or "Y" to differentiate them from standard SAP objects. This is a common practice to avoid conflicts with standard SAP functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Custom Application: The application or system source you are trying to use is not a custom application, as it does not start with "Z".
  Configuration Issue: There may be a configuration issue where the system is expecting a custom application but is receiving a standard one.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry where the application name was incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Application Name: Verify the application name you are using. Ensure that it starts with "Z" or "Y" if it is intended to be a custom application.
  Review Configuration: If you are a developer