How To Fix SCODELIST_REGISTRY000 - &1 is not as valid namespace prefix for a code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCODELIST_REGISTRY - Codelist Registry Messages

• Message number: 000

• Message text: &1 is not as valid namespace prefix for a code

What causes this issue?

The namespace prefix is not allowed in this system.

System Response

No registry entry can be created under this name.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different namespace prefix, or register for this namespace
prefix.
You can also do without namespaces by choosing a name beginning with 'Y'
or 'Z' for your code type.

Procedure for System Administrators

To develop in a namespace, you must enter your namespace name and the
development license key for the development system, in the Workbench
Organizer, under: Organizer -> Tools -> Create/Change NamespSces.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCODELIST_REGISTRY000 - &1 is not as valid namespace prefix for a code ?

  The SAP error message "SCODELIST_REGISTRY000 &1 is not a valid namespace prefix for a code" typically occurs in the context of working with code lists in SAP, particularly when dealing with data that requires specific namespaces for codes. This error indicates that the namespace prefix you are trying to use is not recognized or is invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Namespace Prefix: The prefix you are using does not exist in the system or is not defined correctly.
  Configuration Issues: The code list or the namespace may not be properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the namespace prefix you are using.
  Missing Entries: The required entries for the namespace may not be present in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Namespace Prefix: Verify that the namespace prefix you are using is correct. Ensure that it matches the expected format and is defined in the system.
  Review Code List Configuration: Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP and check if the code list and its associated namespaces are properly set up.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the valid namespace prefixes for the specific code list you are working with.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SCDO (for code list management) to check the existing code lists and their configurations.
  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:
  
  Namespace: In SAP, a namespace is a container that holds a set of identifiers (like code lists) and helps avoid naming conflicts.
  Code Lists: Code lists are used in various SAP applications to standardize the values that can be used in certain fields.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing code lists and namespaces, such as SCDO, SCDS, and others.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.