How To Fix WF065 - The name of the process type must begin with 'Y' or 'Z'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WF - Workflow: messages

• Message number: 065

• Message text: The name of the process type must begin with 'Y' or 'Z'

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WF065: "The name of the process type must begin with 'Y' or 'Z'":
  
  Error Message
  WF065: The name of the process type must begin with 'Y' or 'Z'.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or activate a workflow process type in SAP with a name that does not start with the letters 'Y' or 'Z'.
  In SAP, the naming convention for custom developments (including workflow process types) requires that all customer-specific objects start with 'Y' or 'Z' to distinguish them from standard SAP objects. This is a standard naming policy to avoid conflicts between SAP-delivered and customer-developed objects.
  
  Solution
  
  When creating a new workflow process type, ensure that the name starts with 'Y' or 'Z'.
  For example, instead of naming your process type as MYPROCESS, rename it to YMYPROCESS or ZMYPROCESS.
  If you are importing or copying a workflow process type, make sure to rename it accordingly to follow this convention.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: SAP mandates that all customer-specific objects (programs, function modules, classes, workflows, etc.) start with 'Y' or 'Z'.
  Workflow Process Types: These are defined in transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) or PFTC (Task Maintenance).
  Transport Requests: When transporting workflow objects, adhering to naming conventions helps avoid conflicts and ensures smooth transport.
  Standard SAP Objects: Objects starting with other letters are reserved for SAP standard delivered content.
  
  
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  Error
  WF065: Process type name must start with 'Y' or 'Z'
  
  
  Cause
  Process type name does not follow SAP naming conventions for customer objects
  
  
  Solution
  Rename the process type to start with 'Y' or 'Z'
  
  
  Where to fix
  In the workflow process type definition (transaction SWDD or PFTC)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help renaming or creating a workflow process type, or if you want to check existing process types, you can use transaction PFTC and filter by process type names.
  
  Let me know if you need step-by-step instructions on creating or renaming workflow process types!