How To Fix RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD063 - Query name length is longer then 20 characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD - Message class for APD transfer prepare package

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Query name length is longer then 20 characters.

What causes this issue?

Only queries with a technical name shorter than 20 characters can be set
as query InfoProviders.

How to fix this error?

Rename the query or use a different one.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD063 - Query name length is longer then 20 characters. ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD063 indicates that the name of a query exceeds the maximum allowed length of 20 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when working with queries in the Analysis Process Designer (APD) or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the query name you are trying to create or use has more than 20 characters. SAP has certain limitations on the length of object names, and exceeding these limits will result in errors.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Rename the Query: 
  
  Go to the query definition in the SAP BW or HANA system.
  Rename the query to ensure that it is 20 characters or fewer. Use abbreviations or shorter terms to convey the same meaning.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: 
  
  Ensure that you are following the naming conventions set by your organization or SAP guidelines. This can help avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Test the Query: 
  
  After renaming, test the query to ensure that it functions correctly and that the error no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Document the changes made to the query name for future reference and to inform other team members.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or updates regarding this error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Best Practices: Familiarize yourself with best practices for naming conventions in SAP BW and HANA to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue working with your queries in SAP.