How To Fix 28076 - Key too long: &1. Maximum length &2.

28076 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 28 - Configuration

• Message number: 076

• Message text: Key too long: &1. Maximum length &2.

What causes this issue?

The syntax check found an expression that is too long: &V1&. The
maximum length expected at the cursor is &v2& characters.

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?

Some expressions are subject to restrictions on length.
Language-independent characteristic names and characteristic values,
for example, cannot be longer than 30 characters. Correct the
expression at the cursor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 28076 - Key too long: &1. Maximum length &2. ?

  The SAP error message 28076, which states "Key too long: &1. Maximum length &2," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database key that exceeds the maximum length allowed by the database table or index definition. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when defining primary keys, unique indexes, or foreign keys.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Maximum Length: The key you are trying to use (e.g., a combination of fields) exceeds the maximum length defined for that key in the database table or index.
  Data Type Mismatch: The data types of the fields being used in the key may not be compatible or may have different lengths than expected.
  Concatenation of Fields: If you are concatenating multiple fields to form a key, the total length of the concatenated string may exceed the allowed limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Key Length: Review the definition of the database table or index to determine the maximum allowed length