How To Fix KY399 - Please change the length of the file name

KY399 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Please change the length of the file name

What causes this issue?

Not including the directory and the extension, the length of the file
name should be a minimum of one and a maximum of 8 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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KY399 - Please change the length of the file name ?

  The SAP error message KY399, which states "Please change the length of the file name," typically occurs when the file name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when exporting data to a file or when working with file uploads.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Name Length Exceeded: The most common cause of this error is that the file name you are trying to use is longer than the maximum length allowed by SAP. Different systems may have different limits, but generally, file names should be kept concise.
  Special Characters: Sometimes, the use of special characters or spaces in the file name can also lead to issues, although this is less common than length restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten the File Name: The primary solution is to reduce the length of the file name. Ensure that it is within the acceptable limits (usually around 255 characters,