How To Fix DDLS279 - Annotation value & is longer than 255 char.; translation not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLS - For DDL source handling

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Annotation value & is longer than 255 char.; translation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLS279 - Annotation value & is longer than 255 char.; translation not possible ?

  The SAP error message DDLS279 indicates that an annotation value exceeds the maximum allowed length of 255 characters. This error typically occurs when you are trying to define or use annotations in your ABAP code or in the context of CDS (Core Data Services) views, and one of the annotation values you are trying to set is too long.
  Cause:
  
  The annotation value you are trying to use is longer than the allowed limit of 255 characters. This can happen if you are trying to add a description, label, or any other metadata that exceeds this character limit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Annotation Value: Review the annotation that is causing the error and shorten the value to ensure it is within the 255-character limit. This may involve:
  
  Reducing the length of the text.
  Using abbreviations or acronyms where possible.
  Removing unnecessary details.
  
  
  
  Check for Hardcoded Values: If the annotation value is hardcoded in your code, modify it directly in the source code to comply with the character limit.
  
  
  Use External Documentation: If the information is too lengthy to fit within the annotation, consider documenting it externally (e.g., in a separate document or help file) and referencing it in the annotation instead.
  
  
  Review CDS Annotations: If the error occurs in a CDS view, check the annotations defined in the view and ensure they comply with the length restrictions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on annotations and their limitations.
  SAP Community: You can search for similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other developers may have encountered and resolved the same problem.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with best practices for ABAP development, especially regarding annotations and metadata.
  
  By addressing the length of the annotation value, you should be able to resolve the DDLS279 error and successfully implement your annotations in SAP.