How To Fix DS214 - The new generic name must be as long as the old one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 214

• Message text: The new generic name must be as long as the old one

What causes this issue?

When copying/renaming programs with a generic name, the names of the
new programs are determined from the old programs. This means that the
generic name of the new programs must have as many characters as that
for the old programs.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS214 - The new generic name must be as long as the old one ?

  The SAP error message DS214, which states "The new generic name must be as long as the old one," typically occurs in the context of changing or updating a generic material or a classification in the SAP system. This error indicates that when you are trying to rename or modify a generic name, the new name does not match the length of the existing name.
  
  Cause:
  
  Length Mismatch: The new generic name you are trying to assign is either shorter or longer than the existing generic name. SAP has specific rules regarding the length of names for consistency and data integrity.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces certain data integrity rules to ensure that the system remains consistent and that all references to the generic name are valid.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DS214 error, you should ensure that the new generic name you are trying to assign meets the following criteria:
  
  Match Length: Make sure that the