How To Fix SCTS_HDI045 - HDI namespace &1&2 contains invalid characters; use [A-Z][a-z][0-9].-_

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 045

• Message text: HDI namespace &1&2 contains invalid characters; use [A-Z][a-z][0-9].-_

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI045 - HDI namespace &1&2 contains invalid characters; use [A-Z][a-z][0-9].-_ ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI045 indicates that there is an issue with the HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) namespace you are trying to use. Specifically, the error states that the namespace contains invalid characters. The valid characters for an HDI namespace are limited to uppercase letters (A-Z), lowercase letters (a-z), digits (0-9), and the special characters .-_?.
  Cause
  The error is triggered when the namespace you are trying to create or use includes characters that are not allowed. This could happen due to:
  
  Typographical errors in the namespace name.
  Inclusion of special characters that are not permitted.
  Using spaces or other invalid characters.
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Namespace Name: Review the namespace you are trying to use and ensure it only contains valid characters. The valid characters are:
  
  Uppercase letters: A-Z
  Lowercase letters: a-z
  Digits: 0-9
  Special characters: .-_?
  
  
  
  Modify the Namespace: If you find any invalid characters, modify the namespace to remove or replace them with valid characters.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the necessary changes, try to create or use the namespace again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  HDI Namespaces: In SAP HANA, namespaces are used to organize database objects. They are similar to folders in a file system and help avoid naming conflicts.
  Naming Conventions: Always follow the naming conventions and guidelines provided in the SAP documentation for HDI artifacts to avoid such errors.
  Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the official SAP HANA documentation regarding HDI and naming conventions.
  
  By ensuring that your namespace adheres to the specified character restrictions, you should be able to resolve the SCTS_HDI045 error.