How To Fix DBPROC_PROXY020 - Parameter name & is too long as ABAP identifier and has been truncated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBPROC_PROXY - Messages for DB Procedure Proxies

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Parameter name & is too long as ABAP identifier and has been truncated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBPROC_PROXY020 - Parameter name & is too long as ABAP identifier and has been truncated ?

  The SAP error message DBPROC_PROXY020 indicates that a parameter name in an ABAP program is too long and has been truncated. This typically occurs when the length of the parameter name exceeds the maximum allowed length for ABAP identifiers, which is 30 characters.
  Cause:
  
  Parameter Name Length: The parameter name exceeds the maximum length of 30 characters for ABAP identifiers.
  Database Procedure Call: This error often arises when calling a database procedure or function that has parameters with names longer than the allowed limit in ABAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten Parameter Names: Review the parameter names in your ABAP code and ensure that they do not exceed 30 characters. Rename any parameters that are too long to comply with the naming conventions.
  
  
  Check Database Procedure: If you are calling a database procedure, check the definition of the procedure and ensure that the parameter names are within the allowed length. If you have control over the database procedure, consider renaming the parameters to shorter names.
  
  
  Modify ABAP Code: If the error occurs in generated code (e.g., from a function module or a proxy), you may need to regenerate the code after making the necessary changes to the parameter names.
  
  
  Use Aliases: If you cannot change the parameter names in the database procedure, consider using aliases or mapping in your ABAP code to handle the parameters with shorter names.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ABAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions and limitations in ABAP programming. The maximum length for identifiers is 30 characters.
  Database Procedures: Understand how to define and call database procedures in SAP, including the implications of parameter naming.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the length of the parameter names and ensuring compliance with ABAP identifier rules, you should be able to resolve the DBPROC_PROXY020 error.