How To Fix SPRX197 - The name '&1...&2' is too long, max. length is &3 character

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 197

• Message text: The name '&1...&2' is too long, max. length is &3 character

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPRX197 - The name '&1...&2' is too long, max. length is &3 character ?

  The SAP error message SPRX197 indicates that a name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum allowed length. This error typically occurs in various contexts, such as when defining names for objects, fields, or other entities in SAP that have specific length restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create or modify an object (like a variable, field, or table) with a name that exceeds the maximum character limit defined by SAP.
  The name you are using is longer than the allowed length specified in the error message (indicated by &3).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maximum Length: Refer to the documentation or the specific context where you are encountering the error to understand the maximum length allowed for the name.
  
  
  Shorten the Name: Modify the name you are trying to use to ensure it is within the allowed character limit. This may involve:
  
  Abbreviating words.
  Using