How To Fix DMC_GENERAL157 - The selected file path is too long (It should be less than 255 chars)

DMC_GENERAL157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMC_GENERAL - MWB: General Messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: The selected file path is too long (It should be less than 255 chars)

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DMC_GENERAL157 - Details

• The SAP error message DMC_GENERAL157 indicates that the file path you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length of 255 characters. This error typically occurs in scenarios where file paths are being processed, such as during data uploads, file imports, or when accessing files in the SAP Data Management Console (DMC) or other SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the file path you are attempting to use exceeds the character limit set by the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Deeply nested folder structures.
  Long file names or directory names.
  A combination of both.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten the File Path:
  
  Move the file to a directory with a shorter path. For example, instead of using a deeply nested folder structure, you can place the file in a top-level directory.
  Rename the file or folders to have shorter names.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Location:
  
  If possible, use a