How To Fix SCRL629 - Data source &1 used by table &2 is in foreign namespace.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCRL - Messages for custom resuse libraries

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Data source &1 used by table &2 is in foreign namespace.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCRL629 - Data source &1 used by table &2 is in foreign namespace. ?

  The SAP error message SCRL629 indicates that a data source (in this case, &1) used by a table (in this case, &2) is in a foreign namespace. This typically means that the data source is not part of the standard SAP namespace or is not properly defined for use in the context of the table.
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Namespace: The data source is located in a namespace that is not recognized or is restricted for use in the current context. This can happen if the data source is part of a third-party or custom development that is not properly integrated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data source may not be correctly configured or activated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to it being in a foreign namespace.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Namespace: Verify the namespace of the data source and ensure that it is appropriate for the table you are working with. If it is a third-party or custom data source, you may need to adjust your configuration or use a different data source.
  Activate Data Source: If the data source is not activated, you may need to activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench or the relevant area of SAP.
  Review Table Definition: Check the definition of the table to ensure that it is correctly referencing the data source. You may need to modify the table definition to use a valid data source.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation related to the data source and the table to ensure that they are compatible and correctly configured.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or fixes for known problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the definitions of the data source and the table.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the error is occurring and gather more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SCRL629 error and implement a solution to resolve it.