How To Fix DO172 - Name & only consists of the namespace

DO172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Name & only consists of the namespace

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE DDDOC_NAMESPACE OBJECT DOKU ID TX
You defined an object name that only consists of the namespace.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Define the object name in the form described above.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO172 - Name & only consists of the namespace ?

  The SAP error message DO172 indicates that the name you are trying to use for an object (such as a function module, class, or other development object) consists only of the namespace and does not include a valid name. This typically occurs when you are working within a namespace and have not provided a proper name for the object you are trying to create.
  
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Usage: In SAP, namespaces are used to organize and manage objects. If you are creating an object within a namespace, the name must include both the namespace and a valid identifier.
  Incorrect Naming Convention: The name provided may not follow the required naming conventions, which usually require a combination of the namespace and a specific name.
  Empty Name: The name field may have been left empty or incorrectly filled, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Valid Name: Ensure that the name you are trying to create includes both the