How To Fix GG745 - The length of field name & is longer than 15 characters

GG745 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 745

• Message text: The length of field name & is longer than 15 characters

What causes this issue?

You have defined field &V1& in object table &V2&, but the field
description exceeds the maximum length of 15.

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?

Only define field descriptions in object table &V2& that are maximum 15
characters long.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG745 - The length of field name & is longer than 15 characters ?

  The SAP error message GG745 indicates that a field name exceeds the maximum allowed length of 15 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of data dictionary objects, such as tables, views, or structures, where field names must adhere to SAP's naming conventions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Length: The primary cause of this error is that a field name defined in a table or structure exceeds the 15-character limit imposed by SAP.
  Custom Development: This error often arises during custom development or modifications where developers may inadvertently create field names that are too long.
  Data Dictionary Changes: Changes made to the data dictionary, such as adding new fields or modifying existing ones, can lead to this error if the new field names are not compliant with the length restriction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Rename Fields: The most straightforward solution is to rename the field to ensure it is 15 characters or fewer. This can be done in the Data