How To Fix /RPM/PLANNING223 - View name &1 is too long:Max length supported by Excel is 31 characters


/RPM/PLANNING223 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /RPM/PLANNING -

  • Message number: 223

  • Message text: View name &1 is too long:Max length supported by Excel is 31 characters

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/RPM/PLANNING223 - Details

  • The SAP error message /RPM/PLANNING223 View name &1 is too long: Max length supported by Excel is 31 characters indicates that a view name being used in a report or planning function exceeds the maximum character limit that Microsoft Excel can handle for column headers, which is 31 characters. This error typically arises when exporting data from SAP to Excel, where the view name is used as a header in the exported file.
    
    Cause: The view name defined in SAP is longer than 31 characters. When exporting data to Excel, SAP attempts to use this long view name as a column header, which leads to the error.
    Solution: Shorten the View Name: If you have control over the view name, consider renaming it to ensure it is 31 characters or fewer. This may involve changing the naming convention or abbreviating the name. Modify Export Settings: If renaming the view is not feasible, check if there are settings

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