How To Fix >4628 - Total output length (&) is larger than & characters

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 628

• Message text: Total output length (&) is larger than & characters

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4628 - Total output length (&) is larger than & characters ?

  The SAP error message 4628 indicates that the total output length of a report or data output exceeds the maximum allowed limit. This typically occurs when the combined length of the output fields in a report or data structure exceeds the defined limit in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Output Length Exceeded: The total length of the fields being outputted in a report or transaction exceeds the maximum allowed length. This can happen if you are trying to display too many fields or if the fields themselves are too long.
  Data Structure Definition: The data structure or internal table used for the report may not be defined correctly, leading to an unexpected increase in output length.
  Field Lengths: Individual field lengths may be defined too large, or there may be too many fields being concatenated in the output.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Output Fields: Check the fields being included in the output. Reduce the number of fields or the length of the fields if possible.
  Modify Data Structure: If you are using an internal table or a structure, consider modifying it to reduce the total length. This may involve:
  
  Removing unnecessary fields.
  Using shorter data types (e.g., using CHAR instead of STRING).
  
  
  Paginate Output: If the report is too long, consider paginating the output or breaking it into multiple reports.
  Adjust Report Layout: If you are using SAP Smart Forms or SAPscript, check the layout and ensure that it is not trying to output too much data at once.
  Check for Loops: Ensure that there are no loops in your code that are causing the output to grow unexpectedly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on output lengths and data structures.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE38 (ABAP Editor) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to review and modify the report or program causing the error.
  Debugging: If you have access, use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the output length is being calculated and what values are being assigned to the output fields.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message 4628 in SAP.