How To Fix /SCMB/ODM_CX_ORDA017 - The namespace &2 used for table &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ODM_CX_ORDA -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The namespace &2 used for table &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_CX_ORDA017 - The namespace &2 used for table &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_CX_ORDA017 indicates that there is an issue with the namespace used for a specific table in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with Object Data Management (ODM).
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the namespace specified for the table is invalid. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Namespace Configuration: The namespace defined for the table does not match the expected format or is not recognized by the system.
  Table Not Properly Defined: The table may not have been created or activated correctly in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the table was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to an invalid namespace.
  Development Environment Issues: If you are working in a development environment, the namespace might not be properly set up or registered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Namespace Configuration:
  
  Verify that the namespace used for the table is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the table definition in the Data Dictionary (SE11).
  Ensure that the namespace follows the correct naming conventions and is registered in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Table Definition:
  
  Go to transaction SE11 and check the definition of the table mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is properly defined and activated.
  If the table is missing or not activated, you may need to recreate or activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the table was transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the namespace.
  If necessary, re-transport the table or correct any issues in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other online resources where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid namespace for the specified table in your SAP system.