How To Fix E2164 - The customer namespace must be defined for active tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 164

• Message text: The customer namespace must be defined for active tables

What causes this issue?

The customer namespace must be defined for active database tables with
the delivery class E or G.
This table is not yet active.

System Response

Information.

How to fix this error?

Activate the table and perform the action once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2164 - The customer namespace must be defined for active tables ?

  The SAP error message E2164, "The customer namespace must be defined for active tables," typically occurs when you are trying to activate a table in the Data Dictionary (SE11) that does not have a defined customer namespace. This is particularly relevant in systems where the use of customer namespaces is enforced for custom developments.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customer Namespace: The table you are trying to activate is not defined in a customer namespace. In SAP, customer namespaces are typically defined with a prefix (like Z or Y), and standard SAP objects should not be modified directly.
  Development Class: The table might be assigned to a development class that is not a customer namespace. This can happen if the table is created in a package that is part of the SAP standard or a non-customer namespace.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Development Class:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  Enter the name of the table and click on "Display."
  Check the "Technical Settings" to see the development class/package assigned to the table.
  
  
  
  Change the Development Class:
  
  If the table is assigned to a non-customer namespace, you will need to create a new table in a customer namespace (e.g., Z or Y).
  To do this, create a new table in a proper customer namespace and copy the structure and data from the original table if necessary.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Table Definition:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the table is created in a package that is defined as a customer namespace.
  You can create a new package in transaction SE80 and assign it a customer namespace.
  
  
  
  Activate the Table:
  
  After ensuring that the table is in a customer namespace, try to activate it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespaces in SAP: SAP uses namespaces to differentiate between standard SAP objects and customer-specific objects. Customer namespaces typically start with 'Z' or 'Y'.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that the transport request is correctly set up for the customer namespace.
  Development Guidelines: Always follow SAP's development guidelines to avoid conflicts with standard objects and ensure that your custom developments are properly organized.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or Development team for further assistance.