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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APPLG753 - DCW: Name of a DDIC-Element is too long; make this element shorter ?

  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 element that is causing the issue.
  Edit the name to ensure it is within the allowed character limit (typically 30 characters).
  Ensure that the new name is meaningful and follows your organization's naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Activate the Changes: After modifying the name, activate the DDIC object to apply the changes.
  
  
  Test the Changes: After making the changes, test the functionality to ensure that everything works as expected and that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions and restrictions for various objects to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed guidelines on Data Dictionary elements and their naming conventions.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that your changes are included in a transport request for proper migration to other environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the APPLG753 error and ensure that your DDIC elements comply with SAP's naming standards.