How To Fix APPLG753 - DCW: Name of a DDIC-Element is too long; make this element shorter


APPLG753 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: APPLG - Application Graphics Messages (Graphic Proxy Framework)

  • Message number: 753

  • Message text: DCW: Name of a DDIC-Element is too long; make this element shorter

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  • What causes this issue?

    When the data container wizard analyzed the specified DDIC structure it
    found at least one element whose description/name is too long. (An
    element in the DDIC structure is equivalent to an attribute in the data
    container.) A maximum of 15 characters are allowed.

    How to fix this error?

    A data container cannot be automatically created using the specified
    DDIC structure. Either the relevant name in the structure must be
    shortened or the data container must be programmed manually.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


APPLG753 - Details

  • The SAP error message APPLG753 indicates that the name of a Data Dictionary (DDIC) element exceeds the maximum allowed length. In SAP, the naming conventions for various objects, including DDIC elements, have specific length restrictions. For example, the maximum length for a field name in the Data Dictionary is typically 30 characters.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when: A DDIC element (like a field, table, or structure) has been defined with a name that exceeds the maximum length allowed by SAP. This can happen during the creation of new objects or when modifying existing ones.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to shorten the name of the DDIC element. Here are the steps you can take: Identify the Element: Determine which DDIC element is causing the error. This information is usually provided in the error message or can be found in the transaction where the error occurred. Modify the Name: Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11). Locate the DDIC

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