How To Fix >2814 - Selection value &1 is too long, enter a maximum of &2 characters


>2814 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: >2 -

  • Message number: 814

  • Message text: Selection value &1 is too long, enter a maximum of &2 characters

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >2814 - Selection value &1 is too long, enter a maximum of &2 characters ?
    The SAP error message 2814 indicates that a selection value you are trying to enter exceeds the maximum allowed length for that particular field. The message format is as follows:
    
    Selection value &1: This is the value you attempted to enter.
    Maximum of &2 characters: This indicates the maximum number of characters allowed for that field.
    
    Cause
    The error occurs when:
    
    You input a value that is longer than the defined length for a specific field in an SAP transaction or report.
    The field has a predefined character limit, and your input exceeds that limit.
    
    Solution
    To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
    
    
    Check the Field Length: Review the documentation or field properties to determine the maximum character limit for the field you are trying to fill.
    
    
    Shorten the Input: Modify your input value to ensure it does not exceed the maximum character limit. This may involve:
    
    Abbreviating the value.
    Using a different code or identifier that fits within

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