How To Fix KY365 - The directory name is allowed to contain max. 60 chars.

KY365 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KY - Messages for SAP-EIS: Presentation

• Message number: 365

• Message text: The directory name is allowed to contain max. 60 chars.

What causes this issue?

You have entered '&V1&' as a directory name. This has &V2& characters.
A maximum of 60 characters is allowed.

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?

Enter another directory name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY365 - The directory name is allowed to contain max. 60 chars. ?

  The SAP error message KY365 indicates that a directory name exceeds the maximum allowed length of 60 characters. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a directory in the SAP system, and the name you have provided is too long.
  
  Cause:
  
  The directory name you are trying to use exceeds the 60-character limit imposed by the SAP system.
  This can happen during various operations, such as creating a new directory for file storage, specifying a path for data uploads, or configuring file locations in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Directory Name: Review the directory name you are trying to use and ensure it is 60 characters or fewer. You may need to abbreviate or simplify the name.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: If the directory name is being generated or set through configuration settings, check those settings to ensure they comply with the character limit.
  
  
  Use Alternative Naming Conventions: If you frequently encounter this