How To Fix TO142 - SAP object &1 &2 cannot be assigned to package &3

TO142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 142

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

What causes this issue?

Object &V1& &V2& is in the name range reserved for SAP. 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 an SAP package whose name begins with A-S or U-X.
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 TO142 - SAP object &1 &2 cannot be assigned to package &3 ?

  The SAP error message TO142 indicates that a specific SAP object (like a program, function module, or class) cannot be assigned to a package. This typically occurs when you are trying to transport or assign an object to a package that is not allowed or does not meet certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Type Restrictions: Some objects cannot be assigned to certain packages due to their nature or the way they are defined in the system.
  Package Status: The package you are trying to assign the object to may be in a status that does not allow new objects to be added (e.g., it might be a "local" package or a package that is not transportable).
  Missing Authorization: You may not have the necessary authorizations to assign objects to the specified package.
  Object Already Assigned: The object might already be assigned to another package, which can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Package Status: Verify the status of the