Message type: E = Error
Message class: PO - Spooler message
Message number: 842
Message text: Alias name must not be longer than &1 character
You want to enter a physical host name for a symbolic host name. The
symbolic host name is longer than 8 characters.
Mapping between symbolic and physical host names is defined in table
THOST. In this table the field for the symbolic host name is defined
with a length of 8 characters.
In field "Destination Host" enter a name that is not longer than 8
characters.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
The SAP error message PO842 indicates that an alias name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length. The message specifies that the alias name must not be longer than a certain number of characters (denoted by &1 in the error message).
Cause: The error typically occurs when: You are trying to create or modify an alias in a database or a data structure, and the name you provided exceeds the character limit set by SAP. The alias name might be used in various contexts, such as database tables, views, or other objects, and each context has its own restrictions on name length.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check the Alias Name Length: Review the alias name you are trying to use and ensure it does not exceed the maximum length specified in the error message. Rename the Alias: If the alias name is too long, consider shortening it. Use
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