How To Fix UA_SM1072 - Object category &1 must not fall within the SAP namespace

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UA_SM1 - Structure Maintenance

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Object category &1 must not fall within the SAP namespace

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UA_SM1072 - Object category &1 must not fall within the SAP namespace ?

  The SAP error message UA_SM1072 indicates that an object category (like a function module, class, or other development object) is being created or modified in a way that it falls within the SAP namespace, which is not allowed for certain types of objects. The SAP namespace is reserved for SAP's own development, and custom developments should typically be created in a customer namespace.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an object in the SAP namespace (which usually starts with "SAP" or "SAP_").
  The object category you are working with is restricted to customer namespaces only.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Name: Ensure that the name of the object you are trying to create or modify does not start with the SAP namespace prefix. Instead, use a customer namespace (which typically starts with a letter followed by underscores, e.g., "Z" or "Y").
  
  
  Change Object Category: If you are working with a development object that is incorrectly categorized, you may need to change its category to one that is allowed in the customer namespace.
  
  
  Use Transaction SE80: Use the Object Navigator (transaction SE80) to create your object. Make sure to select the appropriate package that belongs to your customer namespace.
  
  
  Check Development Class: If you are working within a development class, ensure that it is a customer development class (which starts with "Z" or "Y") and not an SAP standard development class.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific object category you are working with to ensure compliance with naming conventions and namespace rules.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Namespaces: In SAP, namespaces are used to differentiate between SAP standard objects and customer-specific objects. Customer namespaces are typically defined during the system setup and are crucial for avoiding conflicts with SAP standard objects.
  Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with SAP's development guidelines to ensure that your custom developments adhere to best practices and naming conventions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UA_SM1072 error and successfully create or modify your SAP objects.