How To Fix CNV_DMC_MC079 - Name must start with a valid namespace ('Y' or 'Z' or '//')

CNV_DMC_MC079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_MC - Migration Object Modeler

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Name must start with a valid namespace ('Y' or 'Z' or '//')

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CNV_DMC_MC079 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_DMC_MC079 indicates that a name you are trying to use does not conform to the naming conventions required by SAP. Specifically, it states that the name must start with a valid namespace, which can be either 'Y', 'Z', or a custom namespace that begins with a forward slash (e.g., '//').
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Invalid Object Name: You are trying to create or reference an object (like a table, function module, or class) that does not start with the required namespace.
  Custom Development: In custom development, SAP requires that custom objects use a specific naming convention to avoid conflicts with standard SAP objects.
  Migration or Conversion Activities: If you are using tools for data migration or conversion (like SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit), this error may arise if the names of the objects being processed do not adhere to the naming rules.
  
  
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