How To Fix P0567 - The & field name has more than 14 characters. You should shorten it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 567

• Message text: The & field name has more than 14 characters. You should shorten it

What causes this issue?

For technical reasons, the structure field names for decision fields
must at present have a maximum length of 14 characters.

How to fix this error?

Please change the field name so that the maximum length is 14
characters or arrange such a modification, or alternatively, use a
structure whose field names do not exceed 14 characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0567 - The & field name has more than 14 characters. You should shorten it ?

  The SAP error message P0567 indicates that a field name exceeds the maximum allowed length of 14 characters. This limitation is often encountered in various SAP modules, particularly in custom development or when working with certain data structures, such as database tables, structures, or field names in ABAP programs.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A field name defined in a data structure, table, or program exceeds the 14-character limit imposed by SAP.
  This can happen during the creation of custom fields, structures, or when importing data that includes long field names.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the P0567 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten the Field Name: 
  
  Review the field name that is causing the error and shorten it to 14 characters or less. This may involve abbreviating the name or using a more concise naming convention.
  
  
  
  Modify Data Structures:
  
  If the field is part of a custom data structure or table, you may need to modify the structure definition to ensure that all field names comply with the 14-character limit.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code:
  
  If the error arises from custom ABAP code, review the code for any field definitions that exceed the limit and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Aliases:
  
  In some cases, you can use aliases or views to represent longer field names without changing the underlying data structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines for naming conventions and limitations to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with SAP's naming conventions and limitations for fields, tables, and structures to avoid similar issues in the future.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: If you are developing in ABAP, consult the ABAP development guidelines for best practices regarding field naming and structure design.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional context or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P0567 error and ensure that your field names comply with SAP's character limits.