How To Fix /UI5/APP_API078 - Namespace in layered repository for file &1 (type &2) too long

/UI5/APP_API078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/APP_API -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Namespace in layered repository for file &1 (type &2) too long

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/UI5/APP_API078 - Details

• The SAP error message /UI5/APP_API078 Namespace in layered repository for file &1 (type &2) too long typically indicates that the namespace or path for a file in the SAP UI5 application is exceeding the allowed length. This can occur when the structure of your application or the naming conventions used for files and folders are too lengthy, which can lead to issues in the layered repository.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Length: The namespace or path for the file exceeds the maximum length allowed by the system.
  Naming Conventions: The way files and folders are named may not adhere to best practices, leading to overly long paths.
  Layered Repository Structure: The structure of the layered repository may be too deep or complex, contributing to the length of the namespace.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Shorten Namespaces: Review the namespaces and paths used in your application. Try to shorten them where possible. This may involve renaming folders or files to use abbreviations or simpler