How To Fix TO171 - Namespace &1: Previously "&2" now "&3"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Namespace &1: Previously "&2" now "&3"

What causes this issue?

Namespace "&V1&" (technical name) has the status <LS>"&V3&"</>.
Previously it had the status <LS>"&V2&"</>.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO171 - Namespace &1: Previously "&2" now "&3" ?

  The SAP error message TO171 indicates an issue related to the namespace of a transport request. Specifically, it means that the namespace of an object has changed, which can occur during transport operations or when objects are modified in the system.
  Cause:
  The error message TO171 typically arises in the following scenarios:
  
  Transport Request Changes: The object was previously assigned to a different namespace (e.g., a different package) and is now being moved to a new one.
  Development Changes: Changes made in the development environment that affect the namespace of the object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The transport configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in object namespaces.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TO171 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Namespace: Verify the current namespace of the object in question. You can do this by checking the object in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE80 for objects, SE11 for database tables, etc.).
  
  
  Review Transport Request: Look at the transport request that is causing the issue. Ensure that the objects included in the transport request are correctly assigned to the intended namespace.
  
  
  Adjust Transport Configuration: If the transport configuration is incorrect, you may need to adjust it. This could involve changing the package assignment of the object or modifying the transport request.
  
  
  Recreate Transport Request: If the issue persists, consider recreating the transport request. This can sometimes resolve namespace conflicts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to transport management and namespaces for any specific guidance or updates.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting production systems.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespace: In SAP, namespaces are used to organize objects and avoid naming conflicts. Each development object should belong to a specific namespace or package.
  Transport Management System (TMS): This is the SAP component that manages the transport of objects between different SAP systems (e.g., Development, Quality Assurance, Production).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer for Workbench Requests), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for managing transport requests and objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the TO171 error message.