How To Fix R8190 - Name of field &1 is longer than 16 characters

R8190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Name of field &1 is longer than 16 characters

What causes this issue?

Field name &V1& is longer than 16 characters. This causes problems when
you activate the transfer structure (or transfer rule) in BI as PSA
tables cannot be generated with this field name.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Choose a field name that has a maximum length of 16 characters.
If the field is not part of the transferred data (for example selection
field only) or is chosen as a <ZK><PF><LS>IDoc</></></> transfer method,
you can use a longer name.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8190 - Name of field &1 is longer than 16 characters ?

  The SAP error message R8190 indicates that a field name exceeds the maximum allowed length of 16 characters. This error typically occurs in various contexts, such as when defining fields in data structures, database tables, or when working with ABAP programs.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the field name you are trying to use or define exceeds the 16-character limit imposed by SAP. This limit is in place to ensure compatibility and consistency across the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten the Field Name: Modify the field name to ensure it is 16 characters or fewer. This may involve abbreviating the name or using a more concise naming convention.
  
  
  Check Data Dictionary Objects: If the error occurs while creating or modifying a database table or structure, review the field definitions in the Data Dictionary (SE11) and ensure that all field names comply with the