How To Fix SIW047 - Use of an object of a foreign namespace not possible; create a local copy

SIW047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIW - Service Implementation Workbench

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Use of an object of a foreign namespace not possible; create a local copy

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIW047 - Use of an object of a foreign namespace not possible; create a local copy ?

  The SAP error message SIW047 indicates that you are trying to use an object (such as a class, function module, or method) that belongs to a foreign namespace, which is not allowed in certain contexts. This typically occurs when you are working in a development environment and trying to reference objects that are not part of your local namespace.
  
  Cause:
  
  Foreign Namespace: The object you are trying to use is defined in a different namespace (e.g., a standard SAP namespace or a different customer's namespace).
  Development Class: You are working in a development class that does not allow the use of objects from foreign namespaces directly.
  Transport Layer Restrictions: There may be restrictions in place that prevent the use of foreign objects in certain transport layers or development environments.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create a local copy of the object you are trying to use. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Create