How To Fix PAK_WB_FOUNDATION301 - Invalid name "&1": Namespace prefix can only be 8 characters long

PAK_WB_FOUNDATION301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAK_WB_FOUNDATION - Error messages for package SPAK_WB_FOUNDATION

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Invalid name "&1": Namespace prefix can only be 8 characters long

What causes this issue?

'/' serves as a namespace delimiter. Namespaces are found at the start
of an object name and are delimited at the start and end by the
character '/'. The actual namespace consists of between 1 and 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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PAK_WB_FOUNDATION301 - Details

• The SAP error message PAK_WB_FOUNDATION301 indicates that there is an issue with the namespace prefix used in your SAP system. Specifically, the error states that the namespace prefix you are trying to use is invalid because it exceeds the maximum allowed length of 8 characters.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or use a namespace prefix that is longer than the allowed limit. In SAP, namespace prefixes are used to uniquely identify objects and components within the system, and they must adhere to specific naming conventions, including length restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Namespace Prefix: Review the namespace prefix you are trying to use. Ensure that it is no longer than 8 characters.
  
  
  Modify the Prefix: If the prefix exceeds 8 characters, modify it to comply with the naming convention. You can shorten the prefix or use an abbreviation that still maintains uniqueness.
  
  
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