How To Fix UE217 - &1 not suitable as namespace for authorization objects


UE217 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UE - Messages in the user and authorizations environment

  • Message number: 217

  • Message text: &1 not suitable as namespace for authorization objects

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UE217 - &1 not suitable as namespace for authorization objects ?
    The SAP error message UE217 indicates that a specified namespace is not suitable for authorization objects. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an authorization object in a namespace that is not allowed for such objects.
    
    Cause: The error can arise due to several reasons: Invalid Namespace: The namespace you are trying to use for the authorization object does not conform to the naming conventions or is not recognized as a valid namespace for authorization objects. System Configuration: The system may have restrictions on which namespaces can be used for certain types of objects, including authorization objects. Development Class Issues: If you are working within a development class, it may not be configured to allow the creation of authorization objects.
    Solution: To resolve the UE217 error, you can take the following steps: Check Namespace: Ensure that the namespace you are using is valid for authorization objects. Typically, SAP standard namespaces (like /SAP/) or customer

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