How To Fix RE658 - Field & does not lie within customer namespace

RE658 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 658

• Message text: Field & does not lie within customer namespace

What causes this issue?

You have defined a field in a CI-Include that does not lie within the
customer namespace (beginning with "YY" or with "ZZ").

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?

Check your CI-Includes.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE658 - Field & does not lie within customer namespace ?

  The SAP error message RE658, which states "Field & does not lie within customer namespace," typically occurs when you are trying to access or modify a field that is not defined in the customer namespace. In SAP, the customer namespace is a designated area where custom developments and modifications can be made without conflicting with standard SAP objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Definition: The field you are trying to access or modify is part of the SAP standard objects and is not defined in the customer namespace.
  Custom Development: If you are working on a custom development (like a report, enhancement, or modification), you may have inadvertently referenced a standard field that is not intended for customer use.
  Namespace Confusion: There may be confusion between standard SAP fields and custom fields, especially if you are working with multiple namespaces.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Definition: Verify the field you are trying to use. You can do this by checking the