How To Fix AQ212 - Templates can be no more than & characters long

AQ212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Templates can be no more than & characters long

What causes this issue?

When displaying fields with special output templates, the template
length must not exceed a particular value. The field you want to use
for this type of output is too 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?

Reduce the field output length. If this is not possible, you cannot use
a template for output.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ212 - Templates can be no more than & characters long ?

  The SAP error message AQ212, which states "Templates can be no more than & characters long," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a template in SAP that exceeds the maximum allowed character limit. This limit is set to ensure that templates remain manageable and do not cause performance issues.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the length of the template name or description exceeds the predefined character limit set by SAP. This limit can vary depending on the specific module or configuration but is often around 30 characters for template names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten the Template Name: Review the name of the template you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum character limit. If it does, shorten the name to fit within the allowed length.
  
  
  Check Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related