How To Fix E2250 - Long structure field names cannot be included in DB tables

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E2 - DE Data Dictionary

• Message number: 250

• Message text: Long structure field names cannot be included in DB tables

What causes this issue?

Structure field names normally may have up to 30 characters, but the
database restsrictions are still valid for database tables, i.e. table
fields may not be longer than 16 characters.

System Response

This is for information only.

How to fix this error?

Structure fields to be included in database tables may have a maximum
length of 16 characters.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E2250 - Long structure field names cannot be included in DB tables ?

  The SAP error message E2250, which states "Long structure field names cannot be included in DB tables," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a database table in the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and you have defined a field in a structure with a name that exceeds the maximum length allowed for database fields.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Length: In SAP, the maximum length for field names in database tables is 30 characters. If you define a field in a structure with a name longer than this limit, you will encounter the E2250 error.
  Structure Definition: The error can also arise if you are trying to include a structure with long field names in a database table.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the E2250 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten Field Names: Review the field names in your structure and ensure that none of them exceed the 30-character limit. Rename any fields that are too long to comply with this restriction.
  
  
  Check Structure Usage: If the structure is being used in multiple places, ensure that you update all references to the structure to reflect the new field names.
  
  
  Recreate the Table: If the table has already been created and you are modifying it, you may need to drop the existing table and recreate it with the corrected structure.
  
  
  Use Data Elements: If applicable, consider using data elements that have shorter names instead of directly using long field names in the structure.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that your changes are included in a transport request for proper migration to other environments (e.g., QA, Production).
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions and limitations for database objects to avoid similar issues in the future.
  ABAP Dictionary: Understanding the ABAP Dictionary (SE11) and how to define structures, tables, and data elements can help prevent errors related to field definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific guidelines related to this error message, as there may be additional context or solutions provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E2250 error and successfully create or modify your database table in SAP.