How To Fix RSAR028 - Source system &1 lies in the namespace for Content release types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Source system &1 lies in the namespace for Content release types

What causes this issue?

The name of the source system &V1& lies in the namespace for delivery
versions of system-dependent objects <ZH>SAPxxxxxx </>or <ZH>R/3xxx</>.

System Response

The source system can be defined. Note, however, that transformations
cannot be copied from the BI Content if these transformations &V1& are
assigned to the delivery version. This is also true for Content that
will be created in the future.

How to fix this error?

The following are common when naming delivery versions: <NP>R/3<(><<)>
SAP Release></> and <NP>SAP<(><<)>Number></> with numbers in the
formats <NP>[1, 2, 3, ...]</> and <NP>[000001, 000002, 000003, ....]</>
. Sometimes <NP>SAP<(><<)>SAP Release></> and component names are used.
None of these conventions, however, are mandatory.
If &V1& does not collide with the name conventions specified above, you
can create the source system with this name. Otherwise you should c
onsider renaming it first using transaction <DS:TRAN.BDLS>BDLS</> in
order to avoid collisions with the BI Content. <ZH>Note</> the
restrictions of transaction BDLS for productive systems. Contact SAP
Support if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR028 - Source system &1 lies in the namespace for Content release types ?

  The SAP error message RSAR028 indicates that the source system you are trying to use lies within a namespace that is reserved for content release types. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to connect to a source system that is not allowed due to namespace restrictions.
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Restrictions: SAP has specific namespaces reserved for its own content (like standard SAP content). If your source system is defined in a namespace that is reserved for SAP content, you will encounter this error.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system might be incorrectly configured or defined in a way that it falls under a restricted namespace.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration: 
  
  Go to the source system configuration in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the source system is defined correctly and does not fall under a reserved namespace.
  
  
  
  Change Namespace: 
  
  If the source system is indeed in a reserved namespace, consider changing the namespace of the source system to a custom one that is not reserved.
  This may involve creating a new source system with the correct namespace and migrating any necessary configurations.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Source System: 
  
  If changing the namespace is not feasible, consider using a different source system that is not in a restricted namespace.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates regarding namespace usage.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespaces in SAP: Understand the concept of namespaces in SAP, which are used to avoid naming conflicts between different objects and content.
  SAP BW Source Systems: Familiarize yourself with how source systems are defined and managed within SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSAR028 error and successfully configure your source system in SAP BW.