How To Fix R7016 - Name &1 in the partner namespace is invalid; correct form: /ABC/DEF


R7016 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

  • Message number: 016

  • Message text: Name &1 in the partner namespace is invalid; correct form: /ABC/DEF

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  • What causes this issue?

    An object should be maintained in a partner namespace.
    In this case, only names like, for example, /ABC/DEF are permitted
    (where /ABC/ is the partner namespace).

    System Response

    Ensure,
    that a valid partner namespace /ABC/ is used in the name AND
    that the character "/" no longer appears in the name.

    How to fix this error?

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

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7016 - Name &1 in the partner namespace is invalid; correct form: /ABC/DEF ?
    The SAP error message R7016 indicates that there is an issue with the naming convention of a partner namespace in your SAP system. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a name that does not conform to the required format for namespaces in SAP.
    
    Cause: The error message "Name &1 in the partner namespace is invalid; correct form: /ABC/DEF" suggests that the name you are trying to use (represented by &1) does not follow the correct naming conventions for SAP namespaces. In SAP, namespaces are typically defined in a specific format, which usually starts with a forward slash (/) followed by a three-letter prefix (which is usually a customer or partner identifier) and then a name (e.g., /ABC/DEF).
    Solution: To resolve this error, you should: Check the Namespace: Ensure that the name you are trying to use adheres to the correct format. It should start with a forward slash, followed by a

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