How To Fix AFX_WIZARDS017 - You have not defined a name prefix or namespace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFX_WIZARDS - Messages from AFX Wizards

• Message number: 017

• Message text: You have not defined a name prefix or namespace

What causes this issue?

The Archiving Workbench stores the generated objects under a name prefix
and, if necessary, a namespace. This name prefix or namespace is not
specified for the AFX object to be processed.

System Response

Specify a name prefix and, if necessary, a namespace. To do this, use
the relevant wizard from the Archiving Workbench.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS017 - You have not defined a name prefix or namespace ?

  The SAP error message AFX_WIZARDS017, which states "You have not defined a name prefix or namespace," typically occurs in the context of using the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF) or when working with certain wizards in SAP that require the definition of a name prefix or namespace for the objects being created or modified.
  
  Cause:
  This error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The user has not defined a name prefix or namespace in the relevant configuration settings.
  Incorrect Wizard Usage: The wizard being used requires a name prefix or namespace to be specified, but the user has skipped this step.
  System Settings: The system may not have the necessary settings configured to allow for the creation of objects without a defined namespace.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Name Prefix or Namespace:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP where you are working (e.g., AIF configuration).
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