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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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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 to access the namespace. If not, you may need to adjust the user roles or permissions.
  
  
  
  Namespace Activation:
  
  If the namespace is newly created, ensure that it has been activated in the system. Sometimes, namespaces need to be explicitly activated before they can be used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the official SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly define and use namespaces in your specific context.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespaces in SAP: Namespaces are used to organize and manage development objects in SAP systems. They help avoid naming conflicts and ensure that objects are uniquely identifiable.
  SAP Cloud Platform: This is a platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offering from SAP that allows developers to build, deploy, and manage applications in the cloud.
  Authorization Management: Understanding how to manage user roles and permissions is crucial for accessing various components within SAP systems.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SCPR291 error and successfully work with the desired namespace in your SAP environment.