How To Fix SADL_GW_EXPOSURE051 - Exposure: view name &1 is tool long (>26 symbols).

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_EXPOSURE - SADL Gateway Exposure

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Exposure: view name &1 is tool long (>26 symbols).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE051 - Exposure: view name &1 is tool long (>26 symbols). ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE051 indicates that the name of a view you are trying to expose via the SAP Gateway is too long. Specifically, the view name exceeds the maximum allowed length of 26 characters.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or expose a view in the SAP Gateway that has a name longer than the allowed limit. This can happen during the development of OData services or when configuring the service in the SAP Gateway.
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Rename the View: 
  
  Go to the definition of the view in your development environment (e.g., ABAP Development Workbench).
  Rename the view to ensure that its name is 26 characters or fewer. This may involve shortening the name or using abbreviations.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions: 
  
  Ensure that you are following the naming conventions and guidelines provided by SAP for view names. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  Re-expose the View: 
  
  After renaming the view, re-expose it in the SAP Gateway. This may involve regenerating the OData service or updating the service registration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes: 
  
  Once the view has been renamed and re-exposed, test the OData service to ensure that it is functioning correctly without any errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Gateway: The SAP Gateway is a technology that allows you to connect devices, environments, and platforms to SAP systems. It enables the creation of OData services that can be consumed by various applications.
  OData Services: OData (Open Data Protocol) is a standard protocol used for building and consuming RESTful APIs. In SAP, OData services are often used to expose business data to external applications.
  Development Guidelines: Always refer to the latest SAP documentation and guidelines for best practices in naming conventions and service exposure to avoid such issues.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking the SAP Community or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.