How To Fix R7B407 - Multiple usage of generated namespace &1 is not allowed

R7B407 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Multiple usage of generated namespace &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B407 - Multiple usage of generated namespace &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message R7B407, which states "Multiple usage of generated namespace &1 is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with the namespace used for generated objects, such as InfoObjects, DataSources, or other BW-related artifacts.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Namespace Conflict: The namespace (identified by &1 in the error message) has already been used for another object in the system. In SAP BW, namespaces are used to uniquely identify objects, and reusing a namespace can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Improper Object Generation: If you are trying to generate objects (like InfoObjects or DataSources) that have the same namespace as existing objects, the system will throw this error to prevent conflicts.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported from one system to another and the namespaces were not properly managed, it could lead to this error.
  
  
  
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