How To Fix TR288 - Name is in reserved name range &1 in &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 288

• Message text: Name is in reserved name range &1 in &2

What causes this issue?

The ABAP Workbench provides name ranges for SAP customers, SAP
development partners (system resellers, industry developments,
country-specific developments) and the SAP standard system. As of
Release 4.0, there are additional <DS:DE.NAMESPACE>namespaces</> which
are formed by adding the prefix "/<NAME>/" before the object name.
The specified name belongs in &V2&.
Table TRESN contains a reservation for the specified name for the name
range &V1& for package &V3& with reservation type &V4&.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR288 - Name is in reserved name range &1 in &2 ?

  The SAP error message TR288, which states "Name is in reserved name range &1 in &2," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an object (like a transport request, program, or other repository objects) using a name that falls within a reserved naming range defined by SAP. This is a safeguard to prevent conflicts with system-reserved names.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because:
  
  The name you are trying to use for your object is within a range that SAP has reserved for its own use.
  SAP reserves certain naming conventions to ensure that system objects do not conflict with custom objects created by users.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Choose a Different Name: The simplest solution is to rename the object you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that the new name does not fall within the reserved name ranges. Typically, user-defined objects should start with a specific prefix (like Z or Y) to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  Check Reserved Name Ranges: You can check the reserved name ranges in the SAP system. This can usually be done by navigating to the transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) and looking for the "Reserved Names" section. This will give you an idea of which names are reserved and help you avoid them.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to naming conventions and reserved names for the specific version of SAP you are using. This can provide additional context and guidelines.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the name you are trying to use should not be reserved or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support for clarification.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: In SAP, custom objects are typically prefixed with 'Z' or 'Y' to distinguish them from standard SAP objects.
  Transport Requests: When working with transport requests, ensure that the names of the requests also follow the naming conventions to avoid conflicts.
  Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with SAP's development guidelines, which often include best practices for naming objects and avoiding reserved names.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the TR288 error and continue with your development work in SAP.