How To Fix ARCH_ANA332 - Analysis variant &1 is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARCH_ANA - Table Analysis

• Message number: 332

• Message text: Analysis variant &1 is too long

What causes this issue?

Due to further developments (connection to the object directory entry)
the names of analysis variants had to be shortened from 30 to 24
characters.
The name of analysis variant &v1& has &v2& characters and is therefore
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?

If you want to change this analysis variant you must delete the existing
variant first and recreate it with a valid name. Already existing
analyses that used this analysis variant are not lost by this name
change.
Up to this point you can still carry out analyses with this
variant.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARCH_ANA332 - Analysis variant &1 is too long ?

  The SAP error message ARCH_ANA332 indicates that the analysis variant you are trying to use is too long. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data archiving or analysis processes, where there are restrictions on the length of the analysis variant names or the parameters associated with them.
  Cause:
  
  Length Limitations: SAP has specific limitations on the length of analysis variants. If the name of the analysis variant or the parameters exceed these limits, the error will be triggered.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not align with the expected parameters for analysis variants.
  Data Model Constraints: The underlying data model may impose restrictions on the length of certain fields, including analysis variants.
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten the Analysis Variant: Review the name of the analysis variant and any associated parameters. If they exceed the maximum length allowed by SAP, shorten them to fit within the limits.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the analysis variant are correct and do not exceed the defined limits.
  Review Documentation: Consult the SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the limitations and best practices for naming analysis variants.
  Use Standard Naming Conventions: Follow standard naming conventions and practices to avoid exceeding length limits.
  Test with a Simple Variant: Create a simple analysis variant with a shorter name and see if the error persists. This can help isolate the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on analysis variants.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., SARA for archiving) that may help you manage analysis variants more effectively.
  System Documentation: Review the system documentation for any specific limitations related to the version of SAP you are using.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.