How To Fix M2696 - Table name has more than ten characters - transfer not possible


M2696 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

  • Message number: 696

  • Message text: Table name has more than ten characters - transfer not possible

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  • What causes this issue?

    The name of the table/structure &V1& used has more than ten places.
    Although it is possible in the R/3 System to create table/structure
    names with more than ten places (for example, in DDIC), the use of such
    a table/structure name is not supported in the Logistics Information
    System.

    System Response

    Table/structure &V1& cannot be used as a communication structure in the
    Logistics Information System.

    How to fix this error?

    Copy the table/structure &V1& by using a name with maximum ten places
    for the new table/structure in the data dictionary.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2696 - Table name has more than ten characters - transfer not possible ?
    The SAP error message M2696, which states "Table name has more than ten characters - transfer not possible," typically occurs when you are trying to transfer data to or from a table whose name exceeds the character limit imposed by certain SAP functionalities. In SAP, particularly in older versions or specific modules, there are restrictions on the length of table names, which is often limited to 10 characters.
    
    Cause: Table Name Length: The primary cause of this error is that the table name you are trying to use exceeds the 10-character limit. This can happen when working with custom tables or when integrating with external systems that use longer table names. Data Transfer Process: The error may arise during data transfer processes, such as data migration, batch input, or when using certain SAP transactions that do not support longer table names.
    Solution: Use Shorter Table Names: If you are creating a custom table, ensure that

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