How To Fix SO2_TOOL170 - The application name must be 15 characters or shorter

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO2_TOOL - Messages for OXYGEN Page Editor

• Message number: 170

• Message text: The application name must be 15 characters or shorter

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO2_TOOL170 - The application name must be 15 characters or shorter ?

  The SAP error message SO2_TOOL170 indicates that the application name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length of 15 characters. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where naming conventions are enforced to maintain consistency and avoid issues with data processing.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the application name you have entered is longer than the permitted limit of 15 characters. This can happen when:
  
  You are creating or modifying an application in SAP.
  You are trying to register a new application or tool that does not adhere to the naming restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the application name you are using is 15 characters or fewer. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check the Application Name: Review the name you are trying to use and count the characters. If it exceeds 15 characters, you will need to shorten it.
  
  
  Rename