How To Fix GD226 - Variable name in formula &1 too long: &2

GD226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Variable name in formula &1 too long: &2

What causes this issue?

The name of a variable in a formula is too long. Variable names may
have a maximum of 26 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?

Allocate a shorter variable name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GD226 - Variable name in formula &1 too long: &2 ?

  The SAP error message GD226 indicates that a variable name used in a formula is too long. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation), where formulas are used to calculate values based on certain variables.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the length of the variable name exceeds the maximum allowed limit. In SAP, variable names often have a character limit (usually 30 characters), and if a variable name exceeds this limit, the system will throw the GD226 error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GD226 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Names: Review the formula where the error occurred and identify the variable name that is too long. The error message will provide the variable name and its length.
  
  
  Shorten Variable Names: If possible, modify the variable name to make it shorter. This may involve renaming the variable