How To Fix EU139 - The name of the exit only respects 19 characters of the program name


EU139 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EU - Development Environment

  • Message number: 139

  • Message text: The name of the exit only respects 19 characters of the program name

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  • What causes this issue?

    A program name has more than 19 characters.
    When creating a customer exit, only a maximum of 19 characters are
    allowed for the program name.

    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?

    Customer exits cannot be created for program names with more than 19
    characters. If you want to write a customer exit for this program,
    enter a shorter program name or use Business Add-Ins (BAdIs).

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


EU139 - Details

  • The SAP error message EU139 indicates that the name of the exit you are trying to create or reference exceeds the maximum allowed length of 19 characters for the program name. This is a common issue when working with user exits, enhancements, or function modules in SAP.
    
    Cause: The error occurs because SAP has a limitation on the length of the names for certain objects, including user exits. Specifically, the naming convention for user exits requires that the name must not exceed 19 characters. If you attempt to create or reference an exit with a name longer than this limit, you will encounter the EU139 error.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Shorten the Name: Review the name of the exit you are trying to create or reference. Ensure that it is 19 characters or fewer. You may need to abbreviate or use a shorter naming convention. Check Naming Conventions: Make

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