How To Fix WZ214 - Maximum program name length is 25 characters

WZ214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZ - Workflow: Model objects

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Maximum program name length is 25 characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WZ214 - Maximum program name length is 25 characters ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZ214: Maximum program name length is 25 characters:
  
  Error Message
  WZ214: Maximum program name length is 25 characters
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to create or reference an ABAP program (or include, function group, etc.) with a name longer than the allowed maximum length of 25 characters. SAP program names have a strict length limit of 25 characters, and exceeding this limit triggers the WZ214 error.
  
  Explanation
  
  In SAP, program names (including reports, module pools, function groups, includes, etc.) must adhere to naming conventions.
  The maximum length for these names is 25 characters.
  If you attempt to create or call a program with a name longer than 25 characters, the system will not accept it and will raise this error.
  This is a system-enforced limit to ensure compatibility and consistency within the SAP environment.
  
  
  Solution
  
  Shorten the program name: Rename the program so that its name is 25 characters