How To Fix R7011 - Name &1 is not in the namespace for BW meta objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Name &1 is not in the namespace for BW meta objects

What causes this issue?

A BW object must be assigned to one of the three following namespaces
(prefixes)::
A - Z:,,for customer objects
0:,,,,for SAP Content objects
/XYZ/:,,for BW Partner Objects, if /XYZ/ is the name of a BW Partner.
The name &V1& lies outside this 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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7011 - Name &1 is not in the namespace for BW meta objects ?

  The SAP error message R7011, which states "Name &1 is not in the namespace for BW meta objects," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the naming conventions or the namespace of the objects being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Namespace: The object name you are trying to use does not belong to the correct namespace for BW meta objects. In SAP BW, certain namespaces are reserved for specific types of objects, and using an invalid or incorrect namespace can lead to this error.
  Object Naming Convention: The object name may not conform to the required naming conventions. For example, it might contain invalid characters or be too long.
  Missing Object: The object you are trying to reference may not exist in the system or may have been deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that caused the object to not be properly created or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Name: Verify that the object name you are using adheres to the naming conventions and is in the correct namespace. Ensure that it starts with the appropriate prefix (e.g., Z or Y for custom objects).
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and searching for the object.
  Namespace Configuration: Ensure that the namespace for the BW meta objects is correctly configured in your system. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or BW administrator to confirm this.
  Recreate or Activate Object: If the object is missing or not activated, you may need to recreate it or activate it again. This can often resolve the issue.
  Transport Check: If the object was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process. You may need to re-transport the object or correct any issues identified in the logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to error R7011 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and namespaces.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP support channels for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.