How To Fix TK396 - Object name &3 is too long (for object type &1 &2: Maximum length &4)

TK396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TK - Transport Organizer

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Object name &3 is too long (for object type &1 &2: Maximum length &4)

What causes this issue?

The passed object name &V3& is longer than the maximum permitted for
the object type &V1& &V2& (maximum length &V4&).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the object name passed. The name may not be longer than &V4& for
the object type &V1& &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TK396 - Object name &3 is too long (for object type &1 &2: Maximum length &4) ?

  The SAP error message TK396 indicates that the name of an object (such as a table, field, or other database object) exceeds the maximum allowed length for that specific object type. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify an object in the SAP system, and the name you have provided is longer than the system's defined limit.
  
  Cause:
  The error message TK396 is triggered when:
  
  The object name you are trying to use exceeds the maximum length defined for that object type in the SAP system.
  Different object types have different maximum length restrictions. For example, database table names, field names, and other identifiers have specific length limits.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Name Length: Verify the maximum length allowed for the specific object type you are working with. You can refer to the SAP documentation or the relevant transaction codes to find this