How To Fix 0C005 - Only make changes in the permitted namespace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0C - Customizing Batch Management

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Only make changes in the permitted namespace

What causes this issue?

The message destination whose target fields you want to change starts
with <LS>PI</>. This means that it is within the name range reserved
for SAP.
Your cannot make any changes.

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 0C005 - Only make changes in the permitted namespace ?

  The SAP error message 0C005: "Only make changes in the permitted namespace" typically occurs when a user attempts to make changes to objects in a namespace that they do not have permission to modify. In SAP, namespaces are used to organize and manage development objects, and certain namespaces are restricted to specific users or roles to maintain system integrity and security.
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Restrictions: The user is trying to modify an object that resides in a namespace that is not permitted for their user role or profile.
  Authorization Issues: The user may lack the necessary authorizations to make changes in the specified namespace.
  Development Environment: The error may occur in a development environment where certain namespaces are reserved for specific development teams or projects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system. Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes in the intended namespace.
  Use transaction code SU53 to analyze authorization failures after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Namespace Assignment:
  
  If the user needs to work in a specific namespace, consider assigning them to a role that includes access to that namespace.
  If the namespace is reserved for a specific team, the user may need to request access from the team responsible for that namespace.
  
  
  
  Development Guidelines:
  
  Follow the organization's development guidelines regarding namespaces. Ensure that changes are made in the appropriate namespaces as per the established protocols.
  
  
  
  Contact Basis or Security Team:
  
  If the user believes they should have access to the namespace, they should contact the SAP Basis or Security team to review and adjust their authorizations as necessary.
  
  
  
  Use of Custom Namespaces:
  
  If applicable, consider creating a custom namespace for development purposes if the current namespace restrictions are too limiting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespaces in SAP: SAP uses namespaces to differentiate between standard SAP objects and custom developments. Standard SAP objects typically reside in the global namespace (e.g., *), while custom developments are often placed in specific namespaces (e.g., /Z or /Y).
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator, where you can view and manage development objects.
  SE11: Data Dictionary, where you can check the definitions of database objects.
  SU01: User Maintenance, to check and modify user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the user can make the necessary changes in the SAP system.