How To Fix SV354 - The function group is in the SAP name range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: The function group is in the SAP name range

What causes this issue?

The function group name lies in the SAP name area.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please start your function group name with "Y" or "Z".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV354 - The function group is in the SAP name range ?

  The SAP error message SV354 indicates that a function group is in the SAP name range, which means that the function group you are trying to create or modify has a name that falls within the reserved naming conventions used by SAP. SAP reserves certain name ranges for its own development and system functions, and using these names can lead to conflicts or issues within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Naming Conflict: The function group name you are trying to use is likely to be in the range reserved for SAP standard objects. SAP typically reserves names starting with specific prefixes (like 'SAP', 'SAP_', etc.) or within certain numeric ranges.
  Development Guidelines: SAP has guidelines for naming custom objects to avoid conflicts with standard objects. If you are not following these guidelines, you may encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Function Group: Choose a different name for your function group that does not conflict with SAP's reserved naming conventions. A common practice is to use a prefix that identifies your development team or project (e.g., 'Z' or 'Y') followed by a descriptive name.
  Check Naming Conventions: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines on naming conventions for custom objects to ensure that your new name adheres to these rules.
  Use Transaction SE80: You can use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) to check existing function groups and ensure that your chosen name does not conflict with any existing SAP objects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for custom development. Typically, custom objects should start with 'Z' or 'Y' to differentiate them from standard SAP objects.
  Development Guidelines: Review the SAP development guidelines provided in the SAP Help Portal or your organization's internal documentation.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that your changes are properly included in transport requests for movement to other environments (like QA or Production).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SV354 error and successfully create or modify your function group in SAP.