Message type: E = Error
Message class: 37 - Screen Painter
Message number: 181
Message text: Maximum length is &1 characters
The following limitations exist for the defined length for text fields
and input/output fields:
Text fields: 132 characters
This limitation also applies to the width for frames. Since a column is
required for each frame border, the actual frame text must not be
longer than 130 characters.
Input/output fields: 255 characters
Input/output fields of the type String (STRG) and Hexstring (XSTR) are
an exception. Their defined length is not limited and cannot be
limited.
Longer elements are not accepted by the system.
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37181
- Maximum length is &1 characters ?The SAP error message 37181, which states "Maximum length is &1 characters," typically occurs when a user attempts to input data that exceeds the defined maximum length for a particular field in the SAP system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in a transaction, maintaining master data, or uploading data through interfaces.
Cause: The error is caused by trying to enter a value that is longer than the allowed character limit for a specific field. Each field in SAP has a predefined maximum length, and if the input exceeds this limit, the system will trigger this error message.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Field Length: Identify the field that is causing the error and check its maximum allowed length. This information can usually be found in the field documentation or by checking the data element associated with the field in the ABAP Dictionary
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