How To Fix 3I149 - Error in conversion. Receiver structure too short. -> Long text

3I149 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3I - HR-PT: Messages for Portugal

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Error in conversion. Receiver structure too short. -> Long text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3I149 - Error in conversion. Receiver structure too short. -> Long text ?

  The SAP error message 3I149 indicates that there is an issue with data conversion where the receiver structure is too short to accommodate the data being transferred. This typically occurs during data transfer processes, such as when using IDocs, BAPIs, or other data interfaces.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure Mismatch: The structure of the data being sent does not match the expected structure of the receiving system or program. This can happen if the sender is sending more fields or longer data than the receiver can handle.
  Field Length Issues: The length of the fields in the sender's data structure may exceed the defined lengths in the receiver's structure.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the data transfer settings or mappings can lead to this error.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model (e.g., adding new fields or changing field lengths) without corresponding updates in the receiving structure, this error can