How To Fix EU370 - Length of program name is more than 30 characters. Shorten name !

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EU - Development Environment

• Message number: 370

• Message text: Length of program name is more than 30 characters. Shorten name !

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EU370 - Length of program name is more than 30 characters. Shorten name ! ?

  The SAP error message EU370 indicates that the name of a program exceeds the maximum allowed length of 30 characters. In SAP, program names must adhere to certain naming conventions and length restrictions, and exceeding these limits can lead to errors.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a program in SAP with a name that is longer than 30 characters. This can happen during the development of custom programs, reports, or transactions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to shorten the program name to 30 characters or fewer. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Rename the Program: 
  
  Go to the ABAP Workbench (transaction SE80 or SE38).
  Locate the program that is causing the error.
  Rename the program to a shorter name that complies with the 30-character limit.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: 
  
  Ensure that the new name follows SAP's naming conventions. Typically, custom programs should start with a prefix like "Z" or "Y" to distinguish them from standard SAP programs.
  
  
  
  Update References: 
  
  If the program name is referenced in other objects (like function modules, classes, or reports), make sure to update those references to the new program name.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests: 
  
  If the program is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request is updated with the new program name.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions for various objects (like programs, function modules, classes, etc.) to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Always document any changes made to program names and ensure that all team members are aware of the new naming conventions.
  Testing: After renaming the program, thoroughly test it to ensure that it functions correctly and that all references are updated.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EU370 error and successfully create or modify your program in SAP.