How To Fix FPM_BOL021 - Attribute name for object &1 attribute &2 with suffix &3 too long (>30)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FPM_BOL - FPM BOL Adapter

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Attribute name for object &1 attribute &2 with suffix &3 too long (>30)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FPM_BOL021 - Attribute name for object &1 attribute &2 with suffix &3 too long (>30) ?

  The SAP error message FPM_BOL021 indicates that there is an issue with the length of an attribute name in the Business Object Layer (BOL) of the Floorplan Manager (FPM). Specifically, the error states that the attribute name for a given object and attribute with a specified suffix exceeds the maximum allowed length of 30 characters.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  The attribute name defined in the BOL configuration exceeds the character limit of 30.
  This can happen if the naming convention used for attributes is too verbose or if there are unnecessary suffixes added to the attribute names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Attribute Names: Check the attribute names defined in your BOL configuration. Look for any names that exceed 30 characters.
  
  
  Shorten Names: If you find any attribute names that are too long, consider shortening them. You can use abbreviations or remove unnecessary suffixes to ensure that the names are within the 30-character limit.
  
  
  Update Configuration: After making changes to the attribute names, update the BOL configuration accordingly. Ensure that all references to the modified attribute names are also updated in the relevant parts of your application.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, test the application to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the functionality remains intact.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made to the attribute names for future reference and to maintain consistency in naming conventions.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or updates related to this error message.
  BOL Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the BOL configuration and naming conventions to avoid similar issues in the future.
  FPM Documentation: Review the Floorplan Manager documentation for best practices in attribute naming and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FPM_BOL021 error and ensure that your BOL configuration adheres to the naming conventions required by SAP.