Error: sharepoint-filename-to-long
Error Type
sharepoint-filename-to-long
Relevant Store
Sharepoint - Destination
Description
SharePoint Online (Microsoft 365) has the following limits:
Max file path (including site URL, folder path, and file name): 400 characters
Max file name length: 256 characters
Please check Microsoft's documention for updates - here
Common Root Causes
Deeply nested folder structures
Long file or folder names
Quick Fixes
Flatten Folder Structure
Reduce nesting by moving files/folders to higher-level folders.
Example: Instead of
/sites/team/projectA/docs/version1/reports/2025/June/
, try/sites/team/projectA/reports/
.
Rename Files or Folders
Shorten names to use abbreviations or numbers.
Example: Rename
Final_Project_Report_2025_June_Version3.docx
→FP_Report_2025V3.docx
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