How To Fix EU273 - Only use '/' as a namespace delimiter


EU273 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EU - Development Environment

  • Message number: 273

  • Message text: Only use '/' as a namespace delimiter

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  • What causes this issue?

    '/' serves as a name space delimiter. Namespaces are found at the start
    of an object name and are delimited at the start and the end by the
    character '/'. The actual namespace consists of at most 8 characters.

    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?


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EU273 - Details

  • The SAP error message EU273: Only use '/' as a namespace delimiter typically occurs in the context of ABAP development when there is an issue with the naming conventions of objects, particularly when dealing with namespaces in SAP systems.
    
    Cause: This error arises when you attempt to use a namespace delimiter other than the forward slash (/) in the naming of objects such as function modules, classes, or other repository objects. In SAP, namespaces are used to avoid naming conflicts between different development objects, especially in systems that support multiple development environments or when integrating with third-party solutions.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should ensure that all your object names adhere to the correct naming conventions. Here are the steps you can take: Check Object Names: Review the names of the objects you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that you are using the forward slash (/) as the only namespace delimiter. Correct Naming:

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