Message type: E = Error
Message class: 37 - Screen Painter
Message number: 047
Message text: Insufficient space for ABAP Dictionary field
There is not enough room in the line to insert the chosen ABAP
Dictionary field.
If you are using a text field (key word) you can select a shorter one
and insert it into the screen. If you want to use an abbreviated
version of the long key word, you can do this by entering an
appropriate value from 1..4 in the 'Mod' column. Otherwise, you should
place the Dictionary field in an empty line and move it afterwards.
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37047
- Insufficient space for ABAP Dictionary field ?The SAP error message 37047, "Insufficient space for ABAP Dictionary field," typically occurs when there is an attempt to store data in a field that exceeds the defined size of that field in the ABAP Dictionary. This can happen during various operations, such as data entry, data processing, or when executing certain transactions.
Cause: Field Size Limitation: The most common cause is that the data being processed exceeds the maximum length defined for a field in the ABAP Dictionary. For example, if a field is defined as CHAR(10) and an attempt is made to store a string of length 15, this error will occur. Data Type Mismatch: If there is a mismatch between the data type of the source data and the target field in the database, it can lead to this error. Incorrect Data Handling: Sometimes, incorrect handling of data in ABAP programs, such as concatenation or manipulation of strings, can lead to
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