DDLST011 - Short text for entity & is restricted to length 60 and will be shortened

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DDLST - Messages for DDL Sources - Table Entities

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Short text for entity & is restricted to length 60 and will be shortened

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DDLST011 - Short text for entity & is restricted to length 60 and will be shortened ?

  The SAP error message DDLST011 indicates that the short text for a specific entity exceeds the maximum allowed length of 60 characters. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an entity (like a table, field, or other database object) in the Data Dictionary (DDIC) and the short description you provided is longer than the permitted limit.
  Cause:
  
  The short text (description) for the entity you are trying to create or modify is longer than 60 characters.
  This restriction is in place to ensure that the descriptions fit within the constraints of the database and user interface.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Description: Review the short text you are trying to use and shorten it to 60 characters or less. Focus on the most important keywords that convey the essence of the entity.
  
  
  Use Long Text: If you need to provide more detailed information, consider using the long text field (if available) for additional descriptions. The long text can provide more context without being restricted by the character limit.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that you are following any naming conventions or guidelines set by your organization, which may help in creating concise and meaningful descriptions.
  
  
  Testing: After making the changes, try to save or activate the entity again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for your version of SAP for more details on Data Dictionary object naming conventions and restrictions.
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE14 (Database Utility), or SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the character limit issue, you should be able to resolve the DDLST011 error and proceed with your work in SAP.