How To Fix 37215 - Length 0 is not allowed. Operation not performed

37215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Length 0 is not allowed. Operation not performed

What causes this issue?

You have specified a visible (visualized) length of 0.

System Response

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.

How to fix this error?

Specify a value greater than 0.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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