How To Fix SCPR291 - The selected namespace '&1' is invalid

SCPR291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 291

• Message text: The selected namespace '&1' is invalid

What causes this issue?

The namespace '&V1&', which you chose is invalid.
This can be because:
you are in a customer/partner system and are trying to use a namespace
reserved for SAP
you are in an SAP system and have selected a namenspace reserved for
customers/partners
the namespace contains invalid characters

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?

Choose another namenspace

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR291 - The selected namespace '&1' is invalid ?

  The SAP error message SCPR291 indicates that the selected namespace is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or SAP Business Technology Platform when working with development objects, such as applications, services, or extensions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Namespace: The namespace specified does not exist or is not correctly defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the namespace name.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified namespace.
  
  Configuration Issues: The namespace may not be properly configured in the system settings or may not be activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Namespace Definition:
  
  Verify that the namespace you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the namespace is spelled correctly and follows the naming conventions required by SAP.
  
  
  
  Review User Permissions:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations