Message type: E = Error
Message class: 37 - Screen Painter
Message number: 215
Message text: Length 0 is not allowed. Operation not performed
You have specified a visible (visualized) length of 0.
An input/output field with a visible length of 0 can neither be
scrolled nor displayed.
The system cannot interpret the value 0 as a visible length.
Specify a value greater than 0.
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37215
- Length 0 is not allowed. Operation not performed ?The SAP error message "37215 Length 0 is not allowed. Operation not performed" typically occurs in the context of data processing or data entry where a required field is expected to have a value, but it is found to be empty (length 0). This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation or modification of records in SAP modules like MM (Materials Management), SD (Sales and Distribution), or others.
Cause: Empty Required Fields: The most common cause is that a required field in a transaction or data entry screen is left blank. SAP expects certain fields to have values, and if they are empty, it triggers this error. Data Validation: The system performs validation checks on the data being processed. If any of the required fields do not meet the criteria (e.g., length = 0), the operation cannot be completed. Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in
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