How To Fix EDCMP113 - Enter a program name of 8 characters or fewer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDCMP - ABAP Workbench: Splitscreen editor

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Enter a program name of 8 characters or fewer

What causes this issue?

You wish to execute a remote compare for a system with a release < 4.0.
Here, only program names with a length of 8 characters are allowed.
The program name you entered is longer. .

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?

Enter a program name with the correct length.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDCMP113 - Enter a program name of 8 characters or fewer ?

  The SAP error message EDCMP113 indicates that the program name you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowed length of 8 characters. In SAP, certain program names, particularly those related to ABAP programs, must adhere to specific naming conventions and length restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  The program name you entered is longer than 8 characters. SAP has a limitation on the length of program names, and any name exceeding this limit will trigger the error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Program Name: Ensure that the program name you are trying to enter is 8 characters or fewer. You can do this by:
  
  Abbreviating the name.
  Using a meaningful acronym.
  Removing unnecessary characters or words.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Make sure that the program name follows SAP's naming conventions. Typically, program names should start with a letter and can include letters, numbers, and underscores.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If you are using a transaction code or a function that requires a program name, ensure