How To Fix D0702 - Standards violation: Name has over & letters

D0702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D0 - Machine-level ABAP/4 Dictionary texts (e.g. debugging)

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Standards violation: Name has over & letters

What causes this issue?

The name of the object 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?

Select a shorter name for the object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D0702 - Standards violation: Name has over & letters ?

  The SAP error message D0702, which indicates a "Standards violation: Name has over & letters," typically arises when a name (such as a variable, field, or object name) exceeds the maximum character limit defined by SAP standards. In SAP ABAP, for example, the maximum length for identifiers is usually 30 characters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Character Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use exceeds the allowed character limit.
  Naming Conventions: SAP has specific naming conventions and standards that must be adhered to, and this error indicates a violation of those standards.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten the Name: Review the name that is causing the error and shorten it to comply with the character limit. Ensure that it is meaningful and adheres to naming conventions.
  Use Abbreviations: If the name is descriptive but too long, consider using abbreviations or acronyms that still convey the necessary information.
  Refactor Code: If the name is part