How To Fix 5J113 - Please input the file path within 50 half-width characters.

5J113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5J - Error messages HR Master Data Japan

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Please input the file path within 50 half-width characters.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5J113 - Please input the file path within 50 half-width characters. ?

  The SAP error message 5J113 indicates that the file path you are trying to input exceeds the allowed character limit. Specifically, the system requires that the file path be within 50 half-width characters. This is a common issue when dealing with file uploads or downloads in SAP, particularly when specifying file paths for external files.
  
  Cause:
  
  The file path you entered is longer than 50 characters.
  The path may include full-width characters or special characters that count as more than one character in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Shorten the File Path: Ensure that the file path you are entering is no longer than 50 half-width characters. This may involve:
  
  Using a shorter directory structure.
  Renaming files to have shorter names.
  Moving files to a directory with a shorter path.
  
  
  
  Check for Full-width Characters: If you are using characters that are not standard ASCII (like certain Asian characters), they may count as more than one character. Ensure that you are using