How To Fix DT272 - Field name & is too long. At most & characters are permitted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DT - Table activation (incl. indexes)

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Field name & is too long. At most & characters are permitted.

What causes this issue?

The specified field name is created by using deep structures. It is too
long to be used in an ABAP program. Adhere to the specified limit.

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?

Shorten the field name.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DT272 - Field name & is too long. At most & characters are permitted. ?

  The SAP error message DT272 indicates that a field name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. In SAP, field names typically have a character limit, and when you attempt to use a name that exceeds this limit, you will encounter this error.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Length: The field name you are trying to use is longer than the permitted character limit. In many cases, the limit is 30 characters for field names in SAP.
  Custom Development: If you are working with custom fields or structures, it is possible that the naming convention used exceeds the allowed length.
  Data Dictionary Objects: If you are creating or modifying data dictionary objects (like tables, views, or structures), the field names must adhere to the length restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten the Field Name: Review the field name that is causing the error and shorten it to comply with the maximum character limit. Ensure that the new name is still meaningful and adheres to your naming conventions.
  Check Naming Conventions: If you are working in a team or organization, ensure that you follow the established naming conventions to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Review Data Dictionary: If you are creating or modifying a data dictionary object, check the definitions of the fields and ensure that all field names are within the allowed length.
  Use Abbreviations: If necessary, consider using abbreviations or acronyms to reduce the length of the field name while maintaining clarity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for specific guidelines on naming conventions and character limits for field names.
  Data Dictionary (SE11): You can use transaction SE11 to view and modify data dictionary objects, including tables and structures, to ensure compliance with naming conventions.
  ABAP Development: If you are developing in ABAP, be mindful of the naming conventions and limitations when defining fields in your programs or function modules.
  
  By addressing the length of the field name and ensuring compliance with SAP's naming conventions, you should be able to resolve the DT272 error.