How To Fix RSO_RES_ADSO116 - Field name '&1' is too long

RSO_RES_ADSO116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_ADSO - Datastore Object

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Field name '&1' is too long

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RSO_RES_ADSO116 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_ADSO116, which states that "Field name '&1' is too long," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with Advanced DataStore Objects (ADSO). This error indicates that a field name exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Length: In SAP BW, field names have a maximum length limit (usually 30 characters). If a field name exceeds this limit, the system will throw this error.
  Data Source Configuration: The error may arise from the configuration of the data source or the transformation rules where field names are defined or mapped.
  Naming Conventions: Sometimes, naming conventions or automated processes may generate field names that are longer than the allowed limit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten Field Names: Review the field names in your data source or transformation and ensure that they do not exceed the maximum length. Rename fields to shorter, more concise names if necessary.
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