How To Fix /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA038 - RFC central system for GMD type &1 can't be assigned per namespace

/SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: RFC central system for GMD type &1 can't be assigned per namespace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA038 - RFC central system for GMD type &1 can't be assigned per namespace ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/GLOBAL_METADATA038 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a Global Metadata Definition (GMD) type in the context of a Remote Function Call (RFC) to a central system. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or conflict in the namespace assignment for the GMD type specified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Conflict: The GMD type you are trying to assign may already be associated with a different namespace, or the namespace is not correctly defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the central system or the system you are working with, leading to the inability to assign the GMD type.
  Transport Issues: If the GMD type was recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the transport that need to be resolved.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access or modify the GMD types can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Namespace Configuration: