How To Fix SV771 - &1 is not a valid namespace prefix for the organizational criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 771

• Message text: &1 is not a valid namespace prefix for the organizational criterion

What causes this issue?

The namespace prefix &V1& is not allowed in this system.

System Response

You cannot create an organizational criterion with this name.

How to fix this error?

Choose another namespace prefix or register for the namespace prefix
&V1&.
You can also not use the namespace by choosing an organizational
criterion name which starts with 'Y' or 'Z'.

Procedure for System Administrators

To be able to develop in a namespace, you must register your namespace
name and the development license key for the development system, under
<LS>Organizer Tools -> Administration -> Display/Change Namespaces</>,
in the Workbench Organizer.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV771 - &1 is not a valid namespace prefix for the organizational criterion ?

  The SAP error message "SV771 &1 is not a valid namespace prefix for the organizational criterion" typically occurs when there is an issue with the namespace prefix used in an organizational criterion within the SAP system. This error is often related to the configuration of organizational management or the use of specific namespaces in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Namespace Prefix: The prefix used in the organizational criterion does not match any of the valid namespace prefixes defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the organizational management settings or the way namespaces are defined.
  Data Entry Errors: The user may have entered an incorrect or misspelled namespace prefix when setting up the organizational criterion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Namespace Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually in the Organizational Management area).
  Verify that the namespace prefix you are using is defined and valid. You can check the configuration for valid prefixes in transaction codes like PPOME or OOCU.
  
  
  
  Correct the Prefix:
  
  If you find that the prefix is incorrect, update it to a valid one. Ensure that you are using the correct syntax and spelling.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Criteria:
  
  If you are using custom organizational criteria, ensure that they are correctly defined and that the prefixes used are valid.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on valid namespace prefixes and how to configure them properly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the organizational criterion again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PPOME (for organizational management) and OOCU (for customizing organizational criteria).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify organizational management settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.