How To Fix SG006 - File name & is too long


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SG - Global Pool for Cross-Application Developments

  • Message number: 006

  • Message text: File name & is too long

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  • What causes this issue?

    The physical file name &V1& has a length of &V3& characters, but the
    current operating system only allows a length of &V2& characters.

    System Response

    If you ignore this warning, the file name will be truncated.

    How to fix this error?

    Check whether the file name length specified for the current operating
    system is correct, and correct the value in the <DS:TRAN.FILE>Syntax
    group definition</> if necessary. Otherwise adjust the length of the
    physical file name.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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