How To Fix SPXN039 - ABAP name '&1' is too long, max. &2 characters allowed

SPXN039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPXN - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 039

• Message text: ABAP name '&1' is too long, max. &2 characters allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPXN039 - ABAP name '&1' is too long, max. &2 characters allowed ?

  The SAP error message SPXN039 indicates that an ABAP name (such as a variable, function, or object name) exceeds the maximum allowed length. The message specifies the name that is too long (&1) and the maximum allowed length (&2).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to define or use an ABAP object with a name that exceeds the character limit set by SAP. In ABAP, different types of objects have specific naming conventions and length restrictions. For example:
  
  Variable names typically have a maximum length of 30 characters.
  Function module names can have a maximum length of 30 characters.
  Class names and method names also have similar restrictions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to shorten the name of the ABAP object that is causing the issue. Here are some steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Check the error message for the specific name that is too long. This will help you locate the object