How To Fix TO137 - No valid repair license exists for namespace &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 137

• Message text: No valid repair license exists for namespace &1

What causes this issue?

This SAP system does not have a valid repair license for the namespace
&V1&.

System Response

You cannot edit objects from namespace &V1& in this SAP system, if it
has the namespace role "C" (recipient).

How to fix this error?

Have your system administrator check the change licenses of the
namespace &V1& in your SAP system.
Namespaces can be maintained with general view maintenance (transaction
SM30), view name V_TRNSPACE.
The following cases need to be distinguished:
The namespace begins with "/0SAP":
Make sure that the namespace role is "C" (recipient) and the "SSCR
popup" and "SAP standard" indicators are activated. The license fields
remain empty.
You have not created the namespace yourself, but the owner of the
namespace is SAP AG or another software manufacturer:
Make sure that the namespace role is "C" (recipient). The valid license
must either be entered in the field <LS>Repair license</>, or the "SSCR
popup" indicator must be activated. Contact the owner of the namespace,
who can tell you what you need to do and what the valid repair license
is.
You yourself are the owner of the namespace:
In this case, follow the instructions in the documentation about
applying for and setting up namespaces. The documentation describes how
you can obtain the valid development and repair license.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO137 - No valid repair license exists for namespace &1 ?

  The SAP error message TO137 indicates that there is no valid repair license for the specified namespace. This typically occurs when you attempt to make changes to objects in a namespace that requires a specific license for modification, and the system does not recognize a valid license for that namespace.
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Restrictions: The namespace you are trying to modify is protected and requires a specific license for repairs or modifications.
  License Not Assigned: The system does not have a valid repair license assigned for the namespace in question.
  Development System Configuration: The development system may not be properly configured to recognize the license for the namespace.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check License Assignment:
  
  Verify if the necessary repair license for the namespace is assigned to your SAP system. You can do this by checking the license management in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code SLICENSE to view the current licenses and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you do not have the required license, you may need to contact SAP support or your SAP account representative to obtain the necessary repair license for the namespace.
  
  
  
  Namespace Ownership:
  
  Ensure that you have the appropriate ownership or authorization to make changes in the specified namespace. If the namespace is owned by a third party or is a standard SAP namespace, you may not be allowed to make changes without the proper licenses.
  
  
  
  Development System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your development system is correctly configured to recognize the licenses. This may involve checking the system settings or consulting with your SAP Basis team.
  
  
  
  Alternative Solutions:
  
  If you cannot obtain a repair license, consider creating a copy of the object in a different namespace where you have the necessary permissions and licenses, and make your changes there.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespaces: In SAP, namespaces are used to organize and manage development objects. They can be customer-specific (Z or Y) or SAP standard namespaces.
  Repair License: A repair license is required for making changes to objects in certain namespaces, especially those that are not owned by the customer.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates regarding this error message.
  
  If you continue to experience issues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.