How To Fix SMESSAGE_ADT007 - Description of &1 is longer than &2 characters.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMESSAGE_ADT - General Message Class for ABAP Dev Tools of T100 objects

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Description of &1 is longer than &2 characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT007 - Description of &1 is longer than &2 characters. ?

  The SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT007 indicates that the description of a certain object (denoted as &1) exceeds the maximum allowed length of &2 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP development environments, particularly when working with ABAP Development Tools (ADT) or when creating or modifying objects in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the description or text field for an object (like a program, function module, class, etc.) has been filled with a string that exceeds the predefined character limit set by SAP. Each type of object in SAP has specific limitations on the length of its description, and exceeding this limit triggers the error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Length Limit: Identify the maximum character limit for the description of the specific object type you are working with. This information can usually be found in the SAP documentation or by checking the object properties in the development environment.
  
  
  Shorten the Description: Edit the description of the object to ensure it does not exceed the allowed character limit. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the object in the SAP GUI or ADT.
  Modifying the description field to a shorter version that conveys the necessary information without exceeding the limit.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes and check if the error persists.
  
  
  Testing: If applicable, test the object to ensure that the changes do not affect its functionality.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Character Limits: Different object types in SAP have different character limits for descriptions. For example, a program might have a limit of 30 characters, while a class might allow for a longer description.
  SAP Notes: If you encounter persistent issues or if the error seems to be related to a specific SAP version or patch, check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address the issue.
  Development Guidelines: Follow best practices for naming and describing objects in SAP to avoid such errors in the future. Keeping descriptions concise and meaningful can help prevent exceeding character limits.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.