How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM871 - Excel file name exceeds the maximum length

/SAPAPO/PDEM871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 871

• Message text: Excel file name exceeds the maximum length

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/SAPAPO/PDEM871 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM871 indicates that the Excel file name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. This error typically occurs when exporting data from SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) to an Excel file, and the filename you have specified is too long.
  
  Cause:
  
  Filename Length: The maximum length for a filename in many systems, including SAP, is often limited to 255 characters. If the filename you are trying to use exceeds this limit, you will encounter this error.
  Path Length: In addition to the filename itself, the full path to the file (including directories) may also contribute to the total length. If the combined length of the path and filename exceeds the system's limit, it can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten the Filename: Reduce the length of the filename to ensure it is within the acceptable limit. Aim for a concise and descriptive name that captures