How To Fix CD813 - The table/structure name can have a maximum of & places

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CD - Change Documents

• Message number: 813

• Message text: The table/structure name can have a maximum of & places

What causes this issue?

A structure for writing change documents is generated for the
table/structure in question. The name of the structure comprises the f
ollowing: <(><<)>namespace><(><<)>prefix><(><<)>table name>
The name cannot exceeded a specified maximum length.
The maximum length is determined by the way the program runs (dialog,
immediate update, or delayed update). In dialog programs, the name can
have up to 27 characters and in update programs it can have up to 26
characters.
Only those tables/structures can be added whose names can be used to
generate a valid structure name.

System Response

The structure/table cannot be inserted.

How to fix this error?

The length of any prefix chosen is checked. A shorter prefix can be used
in certain circumstances.
A structure with a shorter name that matches the structure/table in
question can be used

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CD813 - The table/structure name can have a maximum of & places ?

  The SAP error message CD813 indicates that the name of a table or structure exceeds the maximum allowed length. In SAP, the maximum length for table and structure names is typically 30 characters. When you encounter this error, it means that the name you are trying to use for a table or structure exceeds this limit.
  Cause:
  
  The name of the table or structure you are trying to create or modify is longer than the allowed maximum of 30 characters.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Table/Structure: 
  
  Shorten the name of the table or structure to ensure it is 30 characters or fewer. Use abbreviations or acronyms where possible to reduce the length.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: 
  
  Ensure that you are following the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP guidelines. This can help in maintaining consistency and avoiding errors.
  
  
  
  Review Code: 
  
  If the error occurs in ABAP code, review the code to identify where the long name is being defined or used, and modify it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Descriptive Comments: 
  
  If you need to provide more context about the table or structure, consider using comments in your code or documentation instead of relying solely on the name.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for database objects, which can help you avoid such errors in the future.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): Use transaction SE11 to create or modify tables and structures, and ensure that you adhere to the naming limits.
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or help resources for the most accurate and detailed information regarding naming limits and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CD813 error and successfully create or modify your table or structure in SAP.