How To Fix TO179 - Adjustment of namespace role only in SAP-internal systems

TO179 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Adjustment of namespace role only in SAP-internal systems

What causes this issue?

The namespace roles should be set to the default setting in the SAP
internal systems.
The current SAP system is, however, not set as an SAP internal system.

System Response

The action was canceled: The namespace roles are not changed, in order
to prevent inconsistent namespace settings.

How to fix this error?

If it is an internal SAP system then inform your system administrator
about the inconsistency. Repeat the function after the SAP system has
been set up as an internal SAP system.
If it is not an internal SAP system then, after the upgrade or
processing after the installation of the SAP system (with Transaction
SE06), no further manual actions for adjusting the namespace roles are
necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO179 - Adjustment of namespace role only in SAP-internal systems ?

  The SAP error message TO179, which states "Adjustment of namespace role only in SAP-internal systems," typically occurs when there is an attempt to adjust or modify a namespace role in a non-SAP internal system. This error is related to the management of namespaces in SAP systems, particularly in the context of transport requests and development objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Namespace Restrictions: SAP has specific namespaces reserved for its own use (e.g., SAP's standard objects) and others that are designated for customer development (e.g., Z or Y namespaces). The error indicates that the operation you are trying to perform is restricted to SAP internal systems.
  Transport Requests: The error may arise when trying to transport objects that are not allowed to be modified outside of the designated SAP internal systems.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it restricts certain operations to maintain integrity and security.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check System Type: Ensure that you are