How To Fix CD049 - Table &1 is too long. Maximum length is 27.

CD049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Table &1 is too long. Maximum length is 27.

What causes this issue?

A parameter with a 2 character prefix is created for the table name
change interface (function module).
As the maximum length of an updatable function parameter is 29
characters, the table name can only have 27 characters.

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?

Choose another table name, for example a structure which includes the
desired table.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CD049 - Details

• The SAP error message CD049 indicates that a specific table field (denoted as &1 in the error message) exceeds the maximum allowed length of 27 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuring certain SAP modules, particularly in the area of master data or configuration tables.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to enter or process a value in a table field that exceeds the defined maximum length. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or modifying entries in a configuration table.
  When importing data that includes fields with values longer than the allowed length.
  When using custom programs or enhancements that do not adhere to the field length restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CD049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Field: Determine which specific field (table &1) is causing the error. This information is usually provided in the error message.
  
  
  Check Field Length: Review the data