How To Fix /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT060 - The longest setup group name has more than 40 characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: The longest setup group name has more than 40 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT060 - The longest setup group name has more than 40 characters ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CDPS_CHARMAT060 indicates that the longest setup group name exceeds the maximum allowed length of 40 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when dealing with setup groups in the context of production planning and scheduling.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the naming convention of setup groups in the system. If any setup group name in your configuration exceeds 40 characters, the system will trigger this error message. This can happen if:
  
  Setup groups were created with overly descriptive names.
  There was a lack of adherence to naming conventions during setup group creation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all setup group names are within the 40-character limit. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Long Setup Group Names:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/CDPS or relevant reports to list all setup groups.
  Check the names of the setup groups to identify any that exceed the 40-character limit.
  
  
  
  Rename Setup Groups:
  
  For any setup group names that exceed the limit, you will need to rename them to comply with the character limit.
  You can do this using transaction code /SAPAPO/CDPS or through the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After renaming the setup groups, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Review Naming Conventions:
  
  Establish or review naming conventions for setup groups to prevent this issue from occurring in the future. Ensure that all users involved in creating setup groups are aware of the character limit.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/CDPS for setup group management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on setup group creation and management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure compliance with the character limit for setup group names in SAP APO.