How To Fix /BOBF/COM_GEN_MODEL545 - Local macro: Line of generation description &1 is too long

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/COM_GEN_MODEL -

• Message number: 545

• Message text: Local macro: Line of generation description &1 is too long

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_MODEL545 - Local macro: Line of generation description &1 is too long ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/COM_GEN_MODEL545 indicates that there is an issue with the length of a line in the generation description of a local macro in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF). Specifically, it means that the description exceeds the maximum allowed length.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by:
  
  A line in the generation description of a local macro that exceeds the character limit set by the system. This can happen if you have a very long description or if you are trying to include too much information in a single line.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Length of the Description:
  
  Review the local macro that is causing the error. Look for the line of generation description that is too long.
  
  
  
  Shorten the Description:
  
  Edit the description to ensure that it does not exceed the maximum length allowed by the system. You may need to break long descriptions into shorter, more concise statements.
  
  
  
  Use Multiple Lines:
  
  If possible, consider splitting the description into multiple lines or using abbreviations to convey the same information in a more compact form.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check the SAP documentation for the specific limits on the length of descriptions in local macros. This will help you understand the constraints you need to work within.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, regenerate the model or re-execute the process that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  BOPF Documentation: Familiarize yourself with the BOPF framework and its limitations regarding descriptions and macros.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully generate the model without exceeding the character limits.