How To Fix D3806 - Column name has up to 8 characters

D3806 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: D3 - CCMS - DB2 on OS390

• Message number: 806

• Message text: Column name has up to 8 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message D3806 - Column name has up to 8 characters ?

  The SAP error message D3806, which states "Column name has up to 8 characters," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table or structure in SAP that has a column name exceeding the maximum allowed length of 8 characters. This limitation is a characteristic of the underlying database systems that SAP uses, particularly in older versions or specific configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  The error is triggered when a column name in a database table or structure exceeds the 8-character limit. This can happen during the creation of a new table, modification of an existing table, or when defining fields in a data dictionary object (like a structure or table).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Column: Modify the column name to ensure it is 8 characters or fewer. This can be done in the Data Dictionary (SE11) or the relevant ABAP program where the table or structure is defined.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that any