How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL020 - Directory path cannot be longer than 80 characters; &1

EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL - General Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Directory path cannot be longer than 80 characters; &1

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EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL020 - Details

• The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_GENERAL020 indicates that a directory path you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length of 80 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or when dealing with file paths in various SAP applications.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the directory path you are attempting to specify exceeds the character limit set by the system. This can happen when:
  
  You are trying to save a file or directory with a long path.
  The configuration settings or file paths in your SAP system are not adhering to the character limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten the Directory Path: 
  
  Review the directory path you are trying to use and shorten it to ensure it is 80 characters or less. This may involve renaming folders or moving files to a higher-level directory.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  If the