Sender fields must be unique in their first 8 characters: &1

Message type: E = Error

Message class: GD - EDT: External data transfer

Message number: 408

Message text: Sender fields must be unique in their first 8 characters: &1



What causes this issue?

Generation of a preliminary program is terminated because the name of
the sender field is not unique in its first 8 characters. This name is
to be displayed as a parameter. However, parameters in reports may not
be longer than 8 characters.


System Response

The name is cut short.


How to fix this error?

Rename the sender field so that it is unique in its first 8 characters.


Procedure for System Administrators

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


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