How To Fix SF574 - View names 'FUNC*' and 'ZFNC*' are reserved for internal purposes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SF - SAPfind: Message Texts

• Message number: 574

• Message text: View names 'FUNC*' and 'ZFNC*' are reserved for internal purposes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SF574 - View names 'FUNC*' and 'ZFNC*' are reserved for internal purposes ?

  The SAP error message SF574 indicates that you are trying to create or use a view with a name that starts with "FUNC" or "ZFNC". These prefixes are reserved for internal purposes by SAP, and therefore, you cannot use them for your own custom views.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create a new view or modify an existing view with a name that begins with "FUNC" or "ZFNC".
  The naming convention you are using conflicts with SAP's reserved naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Rename the View: Change the name of your view to something that does not start with "FUNC" or "ZFNC". Use a different prefix or naming convention that is not reserved by SAP.
  Check Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions to avoid using reserved prefixes in the future. Generally, custom objects should start with a Z or Y to indicate that they are user-defined.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: SAP has specific naming conventions for various objects (like tables, views, function modules, etc.). Custom objects typically start with "Z" or "Y" to differentiate them from standard SAP objects.
  Development Guidelines: Always refer to your organization's development guidelines or SAP's best practices when creating custom objects to ensure compliance with naming conventions and avoid conflicts with reserved names.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter further issues or need more detailed information, consider checking SAP Notes or the SAP Community for similar issues and solutions.
  
  By following these guidelines, you should be able to avoid the SF574 error and successfully create or modify your views in SAP.