How To Fix TR284 - Name &1 is longer than the maximum object name length permitted


TR284 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

  • Message number: 284

  • Message text: Name &1 is longer than the maximum object name length permitted

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  • What causes this issue?

    The generic name specified for the name range to be reserved cannot be
    longer than the maximum name length permitted for the selected object
    type.
    The maximum length of the object name for objects with type &V2& is
    &V3& characters.

    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?

    Select a shorter generic name for specifying the reserved name range.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


TR284 - Details

  • The SAP error message TR284 indicates that the name of an object (such as a transport request, program, function module, etc.) exceeds the maximum length allowed by the SAP system. In SAP, the maximum length for object names is typically 30 characters, but this can vary depending on the type of object.
    
    Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify an object with a name that exceeds the allowed character limit. This can happen in various scenarios, such as: Creating a new transport request with a name that is too long. Naming a program, function module, or other objects with a name that exceeds the maximum length.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the name of the object you are trying to create or modify adheres to the maximum length restrictions. Here are the steps you can take: Check Object Name Length: Review the name of the object you are

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