How To Fix 00371 - Length error in transaction data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 00 -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Length error in transaction data

What causes this issue?

Internal error in batch input.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator; generate and process the session
again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 00371 - Length error in transaction data ?

  The SAP error message "00371 Length error in transaction data" typically indicates that there is a mismatch between the expected length of a field in the transaction data and the actual length of the data being processed. This can occur in various contexts, such as during data entry, data import, or when processing transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The data being entered or imported exceeds the defined length for a specific field in the database.
  Incorrect Data Format: The data format may not match the expected format, leading to length errors.
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements, they may not handle data lengths correctly.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the source data does not conform to the target system's field lengths, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the SAP system can lead to length errors.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Field Lengths: Review the field definitions in the relevant data structure (e.g.,