How To Fix 37213 - Visible length is shorter than defined length (not transformed)

37213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Visible length is shorter than defined length (not transformed)

What causes this issue?

You are editing an input/output field for which the "scrollable"
attribute is set, and want to change it into a box. The visible length
of the screen element is less than the defined length.

System Response

You cannot scroll in a box text. The system therefore cannot convert
the output field into a box with variable text if the visible and
defined lengths differ.

How to fix this error?

Before converting the field, remove the "scrollable" attribute. You can
do this in the "attributes" screen or in the element list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37213 - Visible length is shorter than defined length (not transformed) ?

  The SAP error message 37213, which states "Visible length is shorter than defined length (not transformed)," typically occurs in the context of data transformation or data display in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with fields in data structures or database tables.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a mismatch between the defined length of a field in the data dictionary (DDIC) and the actual length of the data being processed or displayed. Common scenarios include:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The field in the database or data structure has a defined length that is longer than the actual data being input or processed.
  Data Transformation Issues: During data transformation processes (like ETL), the data being transformed does not meet the expected length criteria.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: If data is being mapped from one structure to another, and the target structure has a shorter field length than the source, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,