How To Fix 57294 - The field length for constant field contents can be a maximum of 28

57294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 57 - Component 709: Interface to external payroll system

• Message number: 294

• Message text: The field length for constant field contents can be a maximum of 28

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 57294 - The field length for constant field contents can be a maximum of 28 ?

  The SAP error message 57294, which states "The field length for constant field contents can be a maximum of 28," typically occurs when you are trying to define a constant field in a data dictionary object (like a table or structure) with a length that exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 28 characters.
  
  Cause:
  This error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Field Definition: You are trying to define a constant field (like a fixed value for a field) with a length greater than 28 characters.
  Data Dictionary Objects: When creating or modifying data dictionary objects, if you specify a constant value that exceeds the limit, this error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Field Length: Review the definition of the constant field in your data dictionary object. Ensure that the length of the constant value does not exceed 28 characters.
  
  
  Modify Constant Value: If the constant