How To Fix E0661 - Assigned name is longer than & characters

E0661 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 661

• Message text: Assigned name is longer than & characters

What causes this issue?

The name of the object to be created is greater than &v1& characters.

System Response

If you want to use this object for communication with SAP systems prior
to Release 4.0 or with R/2 Systems, you must shorten the name.

How to fix this error?

Consider whether you can use a name with a maximum of &v1& characters.
Then you do not have to convert the name for older systems.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0661 - Assigned name is longer than & characters ?

  The SAP error message E0661, which states "Assigned name is longer than & characters," typically occurs when you are trying to assign a name to an object (like a variable, function, or other identifiers) that exceeds the maximum character limit defined by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to use a name that exceeds the allowed length for identifiers in SAP. Different types of objects have different maximum lengths for their names. For example:
  
  Data elements and domains usually have a maximum length of 30 characters.
  Table names and field names can also have specific length restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Check the Length of the Name: Review the name you are trying to assign and ensure it does not exceed the maximum character limit for that specific object type.
  Rename the Object: If the name is too long, consider shortening it while still keeping it meaningful. Use abbreviations or remove unnecessary characters.
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