How To Fix USMD1242 - &1/&2: Prefix/namespace &3 is too short

USMD1242 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD1 - Datenmodel

• Message number: 242

• Message text: &1/&2: Prefix/namespace &3 is too short

What causes this issue?

The prefix must have a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 10
characters/digits.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

USMD1242 - Details

• The SAP error message USMD1242 indicates that there is an issue with the prefix or namespace being used in a specific context, typically related to the SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) or similar applications. The error message states that the prefix or namespace is too short, which means that the value provided does not meet the minimum length requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Short Prefix/Namespace: The prefix or namespace you are trying to use is shorter than the required length. In many cases, SAP requires that namespaces or prefixes have a minimum length (often at least 3 characters).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the namespace or prefix may not be set correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the prefix or namespace.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Prefix/Namespace Length: Ensure that the prefix or namespace you are using meets the minimum length requirement. Typically, it should be at least 3 characters