How To Fix /CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR040 - Creation of entry &1 is outside of the customer namespace. See Note &2

/CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Creation of entry &1 is outside of the customer namespace. See Note &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR040 - Creation of entry &1 is outside of the customer namespace. See Note &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CFG/FTI_BUSN_ERROR040 indicates that there is an attempt to create an entry in a namespace that is not designated for customer use. This typically occurs in the context of customizing or extending standard SAP functionality, where certain namespaces are reserved for SAP's own development.
  
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Violation: The entry you are trying to create is in a namespace that is reserved for SAP standard objects. In SAP, there are specific namespaces for customer developments (usually starting with "Z" or "Y") and others that are reserved for SAP's own use.
  Configuration Error: The configuration or customization you are attempting may not be correctly set up to use the appropriate customer namespace.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Namespace: Verify the namespace of the entry you are trying to create. Ensure that it starts with "Z" or "Y" if it is intended for customer use.
  Use the Correct Namespace: If you are trying to create a custom entry,