How To Fix SF322 - Choose a view name starting with "Y" or "Z"

SF322 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Choose a view name starting with "Y" or "Z"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF322 - Choose a view name starting with "Y" or "Z" ?

  The SAP error message SF322, which states "Choose a view name starting with 'Y' or 'Z'," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a view in the SAP system. In SAP, custom objects such as views, tables, and programs are usually prefixed with 'Y' or 'Z' to distinguish them from standard SAP objects. This is a naming convention that helps avoid conflicts with SAP's standard objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a view with a name that does not start with 'Y' or 'Z'. This is a safeguard to ensure that custom developments do not interfere with the standard SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Rename the View: If you are creating a new view, ensure that the name you choose starts with either 'Y' or 'Z'. For example, instead of naming your view MY_VIEW, you could name it Z_MY_VIEW or Y_MY_VIEW.
  
  
  Modify Existing