How To Fix TR159 - Specify the namespace

TR159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Specify the namespace

What causes this issue?

No entry was made in the field <LS>Namespace</>.

System Response

The user is asked to enter a namespace description.

How to fix this error?

You must enter a generic description in the field <LS>Namespace</>.
Generic means that you enter a <LB>*</> at the end of the key
description.
If you do not end the description of the namespace with <LB>*</>, then
you specify one key only.

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TR159 - Details

• The SAP error message TR159, which states "Specify the namespace," typically occurs in the context of transport requests in SAP systems. This error indicates that the system requires a namespace to be specified for the transport object you are trying to work with. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Namespace: The transport request is trying to include objects that belong to a specific namespace, but that namespace has not been defined or specified.
  Custom Development: If you are working with custom development objects (like custom programs, function modules, etc.), they often need to be assigned to a namespace.
  Transport Layer Issues: Sometimes, the transport layer configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Namespace:
  
  When creating or modifying a transport request, ensure that you specify the correct namespace for the objects you are transporting. This can usually be done in the transport request creation