How To Fix FKKBIX505 - Choose a shorter name for customer field &1 in class &2

FKKBIX505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKKBIX - Conv.Inv.: Billing (Invoice Preprocessing)

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Choose a shorter name for customer field &1 in class &2

What causes this issue?

The name entered is too long. The maximum allowed length for field names
in transparent tables is 16 characters.

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?

Change the length of the field name in the customer include
CI_FKKBIXCIT* and modify the configuration of your consumption item clas
s.

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 FKKBIX505 - Choose a shorter name for customer field &1 in class &2 ?

  The SAP error message FKKBIX505 indicates that the name of a customer field in a specific class is too long. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a customer field in a way that exceeds the allowed character limit set by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  The customer field name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length allowed by SAP for field names. In many cases, SAP restricts field names to a certain number of characters (often 30 characters).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Field Name: Review the name of the customer field you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that it is within the allowed character limit. You may need to abbreviate or use a shorter version of the name.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Follow SAP's naming conventions for customer fields. This may include using prefixes or specific formats that are recognized by the system.
  
  
  Review Class Definition: If you are working within