How To Fix XM132 - Short name &1 does not match long name &2

XM132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XM - XMI interface and SMAPIS messages to XMI log

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Short name &1 does not match long name &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XM132 - Short name &1 does not match long name &2 ?

  The SAP error message XM132, which states "Short name &1 does not match long name &2," typically occurs in the context of defining or maintaining certain objects in SAP, such as user-defined fields, data elements, or other entities where both a short name (or identifier) and a long name (or description) are used.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when there is a mismatch between the short name and the long name of an object. The short name is usually a concise identifier, while the long name provides a more detailed description. The system expects these two to be consistent, and if they are not, it triggers this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Check the Definitions: Go to the relevant transaction or area where the error occurred (e.g., SE11 for data elements, SE37 for function modules, etc.) and check the definitions of the object in question.
  
  
  Verify Names: Ensure that the short name and long