How To Fix SADL_GTK_GEN006 - The entity view name &1 exceeds the allowed length of &2 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GTK_GEN - SADL GTK Generation Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The entity view name &1 exceeds the allowed length of &2 characters

What causes this issue?

Using OData.publish results in the creation of an OData Service with the
name of the CDS entity and the suffix '_CDS', therefore the entity name
can be at most 26 characters long.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Shorten the entity name to at most 26 characters.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GTK_GEN006 - The entity view name &1 exceeds the allowed length of &2 characters ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GTK_GEN006 indicates that the entity view name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length defined in the system. This error typically occurs when working with the SAP ABAP programming environment, particularly when using the SAP Data Access Layer (SADL) for creating entity views.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the entity view name exceeding the maximum character limit set by the SAP system. In SAP, there are specific limits on the length of identifiers, including entity view names, which are typically restricted to a certain number of characters (often 30 characters).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Shorten the Entity View Name: Modify the name of the entity view to ensure it does not exceed the allowed length. You can do this by:
  
  Using abbreviations or acronyms.
  Removing unnecessary words or characters.
  Ensuring that the name is concise yet descriptive enough to convey its purpose.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: Ensure that the naming conventions you are following comply with SAP standards. This includes avoiding special characters and ensuring that the name is meaningful.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are using a tool or framework that generates entity view names automatically, check the configuration settings to see if you can adjust the naming strategy to produce shorter names.
  
  
  Test Changes: After making the necessary changes to the entity view name, test the functionality again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and limitations for entity views and other database objects.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  ABAP Development Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with ABAP development best practices, which often include recommendations on naming conventions and object lengths.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SADL_GTK_GEN006 error and successfully create or modify your entity view.