How To Fix SCTS_HDI053 - File .hdinamespace cannot be modified or created manually

SCTS_HDI053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_HDI - Messages for CTS HDI API

• Message number: 053

• Message text: File .hdinamespace cannot be modified or created manually

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

In ABAP-on-HANA development, the file .hdinamespace cannot be created or
modified in the development environment (SAP Web IDE for SAP HANA). The
file .hdinamespace is created automatically when a new HDI namespace is
created within the ABAP Development Tools for SAP NetWeaver (ADT).

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_HDI053 - File .hdinamespace cannot be modified or created manually ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_HDI053 indicates that the .hdinamespace file cannot be modified or created manually. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA development, particularly when working with HDI (HANA Deployment Infrastructure) containers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Manual Modification: The .hdinamespace file is automatically managed by the HDI and should not be created or modified manually. Attempting to do so can lead to inconsistencies and errors.
  
  
  File Permissions: There may be issues with file permissions that prevent the HDI from accessing or modifying the .hdinamespace file.
  
  
  Incorrect Deployment: If there are issues with the deployment of the HDI container, it may lead to this error. This can happen if the deployment process is interrupted or if there are conflicts in the container.
  
  
  Corrupted HDI Container: If the HDI container is corrupted or not in a valid state, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the