How To Fix TO059 - Prefix of object name & is too long

TO059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Prefix of object name & is too long

What causes this issue?

The prefix of the object name &V1& is too long.
Valid prefixes can have up to 10 characters and are enclosed by slashes
("/").

System Response

The prefix cannot be separated from the object name.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO059 - Prefix of object name & is too long ?

  The SAP error message TO059 indicates that the prefix of an object name exceeds the maximum allowed length. This typically occurs when working with transport requests, object names, or other identifiers in SAP that have specific naming conventions and length restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the prefix of an object name (such as a transport request, program, or other SAP object) exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system. In SAP, object names often have a defined structure, and the prefix is usually limited to a certain number of characters (often 30 characters for many object types).
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TO059 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Name Length: Review the object name that is causing the error. Ensure that the prefix does not exceed the maximum length allowed by SAP.
  
  
  Rename the Object: If the prefix is too long, consider renaming the object to shorten the prefix. This may