How To Fix SPAK_ADT_PACKAGE_UI009 - Only SAP_BASIS package names can start with 'S'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPAK_ADT_PACKAGE_UI -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Only SAP_BASIS package names can start with 'S'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPAK_ADT_PACKAGE_UI009 - Only SAP_BASIS package names can start with 'S' ?

  The SAP error message SPAK_ADT_PACKAGE_UI009 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a package in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT) environment. Specifically, the error states that only packages belonging to the SAP_BASIS namespace can start with the letter 'S'. 
  
  Cause:
  In SAP, packages are organized into namespaces, and certain naming conventions are enforced to maintain consistency and avoid conflicts. The 'S' prefix is reserved for SAP_BASIS packages, which are standard packages provided by SAP. If you attempt to create or modify a package that starts with 'S' and does not belong to the SAP_BASIS namespace, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Rename the Package: If you are trying to create a new package or rename an existing one, ensure that the package name does not start with 'S' unless it is intended to be a part of the SAP_BASIS namespace. Use a different prefix