How To Fix ACM_SYNTAX014 - Name of &1 too long; maximum length is &2 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACM_SYNTAX - ACM: DCL Syntax Error Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Name of &1 too long; maximum length is &2 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX014 - Name of &1 too long; maximum length is &2 characters ?

  The SAP error message ACM_SYNTAX014 indicates that a name you are trying to use in the system exceeds the maximum allowed length. The message specifies that the name of the object (represented by &1) is too long, and it provides the maximum length allowed (represented by &2).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an object (like a variable, function, or identifier) in SAP that has a name exceeding the defined character limit.
  The naming conventions or restrictions for the specific object type are not being adhered to.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maximum Length: Refer to the documentation or the specific naming conventions for the object type you are working with to understand the maximum length allowed.
  
  
  Shorten the Name: Modify the name of the object to ensure it is within the allowed character limit. This may involve:
  
  Abbreviating words.
  Removing unnecessary characters or spaces.
  Using