How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_DDLA047 - The recommended length should be '&1' (based on text length '&2')

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_DDLA - Messages for Annotation Definition Design Time

• Message number: 047

• Message text: The recommended length should be '&1' (based on text length '&2')

What causes this issue?

Language dependent CDS annotations contain texts which are translated. A
CDS annotation is defined to be language dependent using the annotation
@LanguageDependency.maxLength.
For each language dependent annotation the annotation definition
specifies:
the maximum text length. Note that a text which is longer than the
maximum length may be truncated when it is stored.
the recommended length of the text within the bounds of the maximum text
length. The recommended length is calculated so that sufficient space
remains for translations. The recommended length is dependent on the
maximum text length:
Long texts (> 120 characters) - The recommended length is calculated so
that 30% of the calculated length can still be added to the text without
exceeding the maximum text length.
Medium texts (> 32 characters and <= 120 charactes) - The recommended
length is calculated so that 50% of the calculated length can still be
added to the text without exceeding the maximum text length.
Short texts (<= 32 characters) - The recommended length is determined
using a predefined matrix of values corresponding to the maximum text
length. These values are averages for the recommended length which
generally enable successful translations in common languages.
For example, the following definition defines a maximum text length of
60 characters for the values of the annotation @EndUserText.label and
recommends using maximum 40 characters thereof to always allow at least
20 characters (50% of 40) additional space for translations.
@LanguageDependency.maxLength: 40

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

EndUserText.label : String(60);
The recommended length is used to warn developers who specify a text
value for the annotation in their data definitions if the specified text
doesn't leave enough space for translations.

How to fix this error?

Use the suggested value for @LanguageDependency.maxLength in your
annotation definition to ensure that developers are warned correctly
when they specify texts that leave too little space for translations.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA047 - The recommended length should be '&1' (based on text length '&2') ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_DDLA047 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the recommended length of a field and the actual length of the text that is being used. This error typically arises in the context of Data Dictionary objects, such as when defining fields in a table or structure.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the length of a text field exceeds the recommended length defined in the Data Dictionary. The message provides two parameters:
  
  &1: The recommended length for the field.
  &2: The actual length of the text being used.
  
  This situation often occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign a longer text to a field than what is allowed.
  The field's data type or length has not been properly defined to accommodate the text being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Definition:
  
  Go to the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11) and check the definition of the field that is causing the error.
  Verify the data type and length of the field.
  
  
  
  Adjust Field Length:
  
  If the field length is indeed too short for the text you are trying to store, consider increasing the length of the field in the Data Dictionary.
  Make sure that the new length is appropriate for the data you expect to store.
  
  
  
  Modify Text Input:
  
  If changing the field length is not feasible (for example, if it would affect existing data or system performance), consider modifying the text input to fit within the recommended length.
  
  
  
  Check Related Objects:
  
  If the field is part of a structure or table that is used in multiple places, ensure that all related objects are updated accordingly to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you make changes to the Data Dictionary, ensure that you transport these changes to the relevant systems (e.g., development to quality assurance to production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Dictionary (SE11): This is the main tool for managing database objects in SAP. You can use it to view and modify the definitions of tables, views, data elements, domains, etc.
  Field Types: Familiarize yourself with different field types and their maximum lengths (e.g., CHAR, STRING, etc.) to ensure proper definitions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SDDIC_ADT_DDLA047 error and ensure that your Data Dictionary objects are correctly defined.