How To Fix FMCA_ISR_EN495 - Length of the extract structure name &1 shall not greater than 26

FMCA_ISR_EN495 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_ISR_EN -

• Message number: 495

• Message text: Length of the extract structure name &1 shall not greater than 26

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_ISR_EN495 - Length of the extract structure name &1 shall not greater than 26 ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_ISR_EN495 indicates that the length of the extract structure name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length of 26 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's data extraction processes, particularly when working with extract structures in the context of SAP's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or other data extraction scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  The name of the extract structure you are trying to create or use is longer than the allowed limit of 26 characters. This can happen if you are following a naming convention that results in longer names or if you are trying to use a name that is inherently long.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Rename the Extract Structure: 
  
  Modify the name of the extract structure to ensure it is 26 characters or fewer. You can do this by shortening the name or using abbreviations that still convey the necessary meaning.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: 
  
  Review your organization's naming conventions