How To Fix OL659 - Long program names are not supported by BOR at present

OL659 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 659

• Message text: Long program names are not supported by BOR at present

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL659 - Long program names are not supported by BOR at present ?

  The SAP error message OL659, which states "Long program names are not supported by BOR at present," typically occurs when you are trying to use a Business Object Repository (BOR) in SAP with a program name that exceeds the character limit allowed by the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating or invoking business objects or when integrating with other systems.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the program name you are using exceeds the maximum length that the Business Object Repository can handle. In SAP, certain components have restrictions on the length of identifiers, and BOR is one of them. The maximum length for program names in BOR is usually limited to 30 characters.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten the Program Name: If you have control over the program name, try to shorten it to 30 characters or less. This