How To Fix AD099 - Table name must be at least 4 characters long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Table name must be at least 4 characters long

What causes this issue?

SAP naming conventions require a table name or view name to be at least
four characters long.

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?

Correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD099 - Table name must be at least 4 characters long ?

  The SAP error message AD099, which states "Table name must be at least 4 characters long," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and the table name you have provided does not meet the minimum length requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Short Table Name: The most common cause of this error is that the table name you are trying to use is shorter than the required four characters. SAP requires that all database table names be at least four characters long to ensure uniqueness and proper identification within the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change the Table Name: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the table name you are trying to create or modify is at least four characters long. 
  
  For example, if you are trying to create a table named "ABC", you should change it to something like "ABCD" or "MY_TBL" to meet the length requirement.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the new table name adheres to SAP's naming conventions. Typically, custom table names should start with a Z or Y to distinguish them from standard SAP tables.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation: After changing the table name to meet the length requirement, re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: SAP has specific naming conventions for database objects. Custom objects should generally start with 'Z' or 'Y' to avoid conflicts with standard SAP objects.
  ABAP Dictionary (SE11): This is the transaction code used to create and manage database objects in SAP. Familiarity with this tool is essential for managing tables, views, and other database objects.
  Documentation: For more detailed information, you can refer to the SAP Help Portal or the ABAP documentation related to database table creation and management.
  
  By ensuring that your table names are compliant with the length and naming conventions, you should be able to avoid the AD099 error in the future.