How To Fix 50174 - Definition &1 is in the customer name range! Create anyway?


50174 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

  • Message number: 174

  • Message text: Definition &1 is in the customer name range! Create anyway?

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  • What causes this issue?

    The name '&V1&' is reserved for cutomers for action manager
    definitions. The definition '&V1&' should therefore not be created in
    an SAP AG system.

    System Response

    If you choose <LS>Continue</>, the function will be performed.
    If you choose <LS>Cancel</>, the object will not be created.

    How to fix this error?

    Cancel the function and choose another name for the object that you
    want to create.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50174 - Definition &1 is in the customer name range! Create anyway? ?
    The SAP error message 50174, which states "Definition &1 is in the customer name range! Create anyway?", typically occurs when you are trying to create a new object (like a custom field, table, or other definitions) that falls within a reserved naming range for customer-specific objects. In SAP, certain naming conventions are reserved for standard SAP objects, while others are reserved for customer-specific developments.
    
    Cause: The error arises because the name you are trying to use for your new definition (indicated by &1) is within the range that SAP has designated for customer-specific objects. This is a safeguard to prevent naming conflicts and ensure that custom developments do not interfere with standard SAP functionality.
    Solution: Change the Name: The simplest solution is to change the name of the object you are trying to create. Ensure that the name you choose does not fall within the reserved ranges. Typically, customer-specific objects should start with a

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