How To Fix RSDD_TIP_LOGI136 - Dimension name '&1' cannot have more than &2 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_TIP_LOGI - Logical Indexes as Transactional Providers

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Dimension name '&1' cannot have more than &2 characters

What causes this issue?

Dimension name '&V1&' contains &V3& characters, thus exceeding the
maximum length of &V2&.
The maximum length is not a constant value. It depends on the length of
the name of the analytic index. If a dimension contains attributes, the
number of characters in the dimension name and the name of the analytic
index together cannot contain more than 43 characters.

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?

You can either change
the dimension name so that the number of characters does not exceed &V2&
or
create a new analytic index whose name is shorter than the current one,
thus allowing the dimension name to have more characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_TIP_LOGI136 - Dimension name '&1' cannot have more than &2 characters ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_TIP_LOGI136 indicates that a dimension name in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system exceeds the maximum allowed character limit. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a dimension in a data model, and the name you have provided is longer than the system's constraints.
  Cause:
  
  The dimension name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum character limit set by SAP BW. The limit is usually 30 characters for dimension names in SAP BW.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the Dimension Name: Review the dimension name you are trying to use and shorten it to comply with the character limit. Ensure that the new name is meaningful and still conveys the necessary information.
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Follow the naming conventions and guidelines provided by SAP for dimension names. This will help you avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Validation: After renaming, validate the changes to ensure that the new name does not conflict with existing names and adheres to the system's requirements.
  
  
  Documentation: If you are working in a team, document the changes made to the dimension name to keep everyone informed.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to dimension naming conventions and limitations for your specific version of SAP BW.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and experiences from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  SAP BW Documentation: Refer to the official SAP BW documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify the dimension in your SAP BW system.