How To Fix 11236 - Overall length of structure exceeds maximum allowed (18 characters)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 11 - External Services Management

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Overall length of structure exceeds maximum allowed (18 characters)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 11236 - Overall length of structure exceeds maximum allowed (18 characters) ?

  The SAP error message "11236 Overall length of structure exceeds maximum allowed (18 characters)" typically occurs when you are trying to define or use a structure in ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming) that exceeds the maximum allowed length of 18 characters. This limitation is often related to the naming conventions and restrictions in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Structure Name Length: In SAP, the maximum length for the name of a structure (or any data object) is limited to 18 characters. If you attempt to create a structure with a name longer than this limit, you will encounter this error.
  Field Names: Similarly, if the total length of the field names within a structure exceeds the allowed limit, it can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename the Structure: Ensure that the name of the structure you are trying to create or use is 18 characters or fewer. You may need to abbreviate or use shorter names.
  Check Field Names: If the error is related to field names within the structure, ensure that each field name is also within the allowed length and that the total length of the structure does not exceed the limit.
  Review Data Dictionary: If you are working with existing structures, check the Data Dictionary (SE11) to see if any changes can be made to shorten the names or if there are alternative structures that can be used.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions and limitations for structures, tables, and fields to avoid similar issues in the future.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Review the ABAP development guidelines provided by SAP, which often include best practices for naming and structuring your code.
  Documentation: Consult the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for more details on data types and structures in ABAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your structure within the constraints of SAP's limitations.