How To Fix SHDI031 - Changing the prefix at a later date is not supported at this time

SHDI031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHDI - Texts Image archive Transaction variants

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Changing the prefix at a later date is not supported at this time

What causes this issue?

Changing the prefix is not supported.

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?

Start the transaction again and enter the required prefix.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SHDI031 - Details

• The SAP error message SHDI031, which states "Changing the prefix at a later date is not supported at this time," typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Hub or SAP HANA when there is an attempt to change the prefix of a data object or a configuration that has already been established. This prefix is often used for naming conventions and identifiers within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Prefix Change Attempt: The error is triggered when a user tries to change the prefix of an existing object or configuration after it has already been created and used. SAP systems often have restrictions on modifying certain attributes of objects once they are in use to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  System Limitations: The underlying architecture of the SAP system may not support dynamic changes to certain identifiers or prefixes once they are set, as this could lead to inconsistencies in data references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a New Object: