How To Fix 37619 - Element is shorter than defined in ABAP Dictionary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 37 - Screen Painter

• Message number: 619

• Message text: Element is shorter than defined in ABAP Dictionary

What causes this issue?

The string in the ABAP Dictionary is too long for the space available.

System Response

The string is copied into the field and shortened to the available
length. The element also assumes the Dictionary reference "Modified,
fixed". This means that the field is displayed at runtime with the text
as it appears in the Screen Painter.

How to fix this error?

Move the element or adjoining element to make room for the whole of the
string.
Note: If the element is an input/output field, you may set the
"Scrollable" attribute for it. The text from the ABAP Dictionary is
then copied into the field in its full length. The defined length of
the element changes, but not the visual length.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 37619 - Element is shorter than defined in ABAP Dictionary ?

  The SAP error message 37619, which states "Element is shorter than defined in ABAP Dictionary," typically occurs when there is a mismatch between the length of a field in the ABAP program and its definition in the ABAP Dictionary (Data Dictionary). This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to assign a value to a field or when you are working with structures, tables, or data elements that have different lengths.
  Cause:
  
  Field Length Mismatch: The length of a variable in your ABAP code is shorter than the length defined in the Data Dictionary.
  Data Type Incompatibility: You may be trying to assign a value from one field to another where the source field is longer than the target field.
  Structure or Table Definition: If you are using structures or tables, the fields defined in the structure/table may have different lengths than expected.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Dictionary Definitions: Verify the length of the fields in the Data Dictionary (transaction SE11). Ensure that the field lengths in your ABAP code match those defined in the Data Dictionary.
  Adjust ABAP Code: If you find that the field in your ABAP code is indeed shorter, you can either:
  
  Increase the length of the variable in your ABAP code to match the Data Dictionary definition.
  If the shorter length is intentional, consider truncating the data before assignment or using a different variable that matches the length.
  
  
  Use Appropriate Data Types: Ensure that you are using compatible data types. For example, if you are working with character fields, ensure that the lengths are consistent.
  Review Structures and Tables: If you are using structures or tables, check their definitions and ensure that the fields are defined correctly and consistently.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use SE11 to view and modify Data Dictionary objects, SE80 for object navigation, and SE37 for function modules.
  ABAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for guidelines on data types and field lengths.
  Debugging: Use the ABAP debugger to trace the point of failure and inspect the values and lengths of the variables involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 37619 and ensure that your ABAP program runs without issues related to field length mismatches.