How To Fix PV673 - Program name is not in the customer name space (Y,Z)

PV673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Program name is not in the customer name space (Y,Z)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PV673 - Program name is not in the customer name space (Y,Z) ?

  The SAP error message PV673 indicates that a program name you are trying to use is not in the customer namespace. In SAP, customer namespaces are typically designated with prefixes 'Y' or 'Z' to differentiate custom developments from standard SAP programs. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Naming Convention: SAP has a specific naming convention where standard programs are prefixed with letters other than 'Y' or 'Z'. If you attempt to create or execute a program that does not follow this convention, you will encounter this error.
  Development Class: The program may not be assigned to a proper development class that allows for custom development.
  Transport Issues: If the program was transported from another system and the transport did not include the necessary objects or was not properly configured, this error may occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Program Name: Ensure that the program name you are trying to