Changing size of standard data element.

Hello here,
I need some clarification.
I have standard data element TIDNR - Technical identification number (Used in PM tables).
It has Data Type - CHAR and Length  25.
Is it possible to increase his length to 35?
Maybe, it is possible to create new data element ZTIDNR and make reference to TIDNR?
Or easily is to add some user field to equipment time segment?
Thank You in advance.
Edited by: andriy.hulyk on Nov 1, 2011 3:23 PM
Edited by: andriy.hulyk on Nov 1, 2011 3:24 PM

Hi andriy,
always be careful.
Check what the where-used-list says: It's not only the use in programs and database tables, all input/output fields are also affected and must be changed manually (which is a modification).
You may create an own translation table: If i.e. you allow only 96 characters as defined ind [CDC display code|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CDC_display_code] , this can be reduced to 8 characters in 6 bytes or 33 chars in the original data element. Some bit&byte operations required for the conversion. If you define your own code with, say only A-Z, 0-9 and space and some more you can reduce to 5 bits having 8 characters in 5 bytes and so forth.
If you are on unicode with 2 bytes per char, possibilties are even more...
Yes, it's kind of a challenge - but at least an idea.
Regards,
Clemens

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