How To Fix TO140 - Customer object &1 &2 cannot be assigned to package &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Customer object &1 &2 cannot be assigned to package &3

What causes this issue?

Object &V1& &V2& is in the name range reserved for customers. The
object cannot be assigned to package &V3&, since it belongs to a
different name range or namespace.

System Response

Editing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Assign the object to a customer package whose name begins with Y or Z.
If you want to create the object as a test object, you can also assign
it to a local package (1st character = $) or a test package (1st
character = T).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO140 - Customer object &1 &2 cannot be assigned to package &3 ?

  The SAP error message TO140 indicates that a customer object (such as a table, view, or other development object) cannot be assigned to a specific package. This typically occurs during the transport of objects or when trying to assign an object to a package in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Package Assignment Issues: The object you are trying to assign is either not allowed to be assigned to the specified package or the package itself is not a valid package for the object type.
  Package Status: The package may be in a status that does not allow new objects to be assigned to it (e.g., it might be a "local" package or a package that is not transportable).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to assign objects to the specified package.
  Object Type Restrictions: Certain object types may have restrictions on which packages they can be assigned to.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Status: Verify the status of the package you are trying to assign the object to. Ensure that it is a transportable package and is not set to "local."
  
  You can check this in transaction SE80 or SE11 by navigating to the package and reviewing its attributes.
  
  
  
  Change Package Assignment: If the package is not suitable, consider assigning the object to a different package that is appropriate for the object type.
  
  You can do this by using transaction SE80 or SE11, selecting the object, and changing its package assignment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to assign objects to the package. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object type and package assignment rules to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  Transport Organizer: If you are working with transport requests, ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and that you are following the proper procedures for adding objects to transport requests.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE37 (Function Module), SE38 (ABAP Program), and SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to package assignments or the TO140 error.
  Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with SAP's development guidelines regarding package management and object assignments to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.