How To Fix R7019 - Name &1 is not in the namespace for generated BW meta objects


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

  • Message number: 019

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

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  • What causes this issue?

    A generated object for the BW metadata level must be assigned to one of
    the three following namespaces (prefixes):
    /BIC/:,,,,for customer objects
    /BI0/:,,,,for SAP Content objects
    /1XYZ/:,,,,for BW Partner Objects, where /1XYZ/ has been reserved as a
    generation prefix for the BW partner.
    The character "/" must otherwise no longer appear in the name.
    The name &V1& lies outside of this namespace.

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

    &V1&

    How to fix this error?

    Procedure for System Administrators


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7019 - Name &1 is not in the namespace for generated BW meta objects ?

    The SAP error message R7019, which states "Name &1 is not in the namespace for generated 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 created or modified.

    Cause:

    1. Namespace Violation: The object name you are trying to use does not conform to the required namespace for BW meta objects. In SAP BW, certain namespaces are reserved for specific purposes, and using an incorrect namespace can lead to this error.
    2. Incorrect Object Naming: The object name may not follow the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP. For example, it might be missing a prefix or suffix that is required for BW objects.
    3. Transport Issues: If you are trying to transport objects between different systems (e.g., from development to production), the namespaces may not be correctly defined in the target system.

    Solution:

    1. Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the object name you are using adheres to the naming conventions required for BW meta objects. Typically, BW objects should start with a specific prefix (like Z or Y) that indicates they are custom objects.
    2. Use Correct Namespace: If you are working in a specific namespace, make sure that the object name is defined within that namespace. You can check the namespaces in the SAP system settings.
    3. Review Object Definition: Go to the object definition in the SAP BW system and verify that all required fields and properties are correctly set, including the namespace.
    4. Transport Configuration: If this error occurs during a transport, ensure that the transport configuration is correct and that the target system has the necessary namespaces defined.
    5. Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines for naming conventions and namespaces in BW.

    Related Information:

    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
    • SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
    • Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage BW objects and check their properties.

    If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.

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